Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through two special offerings in January 2026: a Free Admission Day presented by FedEx on Saturday, January 17, and MLK Day programming on Monday, January 19, featuring family-friendly activities and opportunities for reflection, learning, and engagement.
On Saturday, January 17, the Center will host Free Admission Day, presented by FedEx, offering guests the opportunity to explore the Center’s exhibitions at no cost. Tickets for Free Admission Day are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged.
On Monday, January 19, the Center will observe MLK Day at the Center, a day dedicated to honoring Dr. King’s enduring impact through exhibitions and interactive, family-friendly programming. Visitors of all ages are invited to engage in activities designed to connect Dr. King’s legacy to today’s ongoing work for civil and human rights, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and action.
“We are proud to honor Dr. King’s legacy by creating space for reflection, education, and civic engagement,” said Quisa D. Foster, Ed.D., Chief Development Officer at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. “Through our Free Admission Day, we are inviting the community to engage deeply with Dr. King’s work and the responsibility it calls us to today.”
FedEx Free Admission Day is presented as part of an ongoing sponsorship supporting accessibility and community engagement at the Center.
For more information about Free Admission Day on January 17, visit here, and for MLK Day programming on January 19, visit here.
About the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum and cultural organization that inspires the changemaker in each of us. Opened in 2014, the Center connects US civil rights history to global human rights movements today. Our experiences highlight people who have worked to protect rights and who model how individuals create positive change. For more information, visit civilandhumanrights.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @civilandhumanrights and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncchr.
