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Spring into Action! The Center invites you and your family to step into the role of a Change Maker during Spring into Action!—a week of interactive, hands-on experiences designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and action. Through engaging, family-friendly activities, participants will explore what it means to create change in their communities and beyond. Discover your […]
Bank of America’s Museums on Us program provides one free general admission to participating museums for eligible cardholders on the first full weekend of every month. To receive free admission, present an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID at the ticketing […]
Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta for Cup of Truth: Collecting Women’s Stories: Power, Preservation, and Institutional Responsibility. Women’s voices have long shaped movements for justice, equality, and human rights. Yet too often, their stories remain underrepresented in the historical record. This conversation will bring […]
Organize The Future: Rooted. Rising. Ready. Organize The Future: Rooted. Rising. Ready., honors the life, legacy, and enduring relevance of Bayard Rustin through an evening of reflection, dialogue, and artistic expression rooted in justice and human dignity. Building on the spirit and success of our inaugural celebration, this year’s program brings together historians, advocates, and creatives whose […]
Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for a powerful evening of film and conversation at Reel Truth: American Coup: Wilmington 1898. This gripping documentary exposes the long-suppressed story of the 1898 white supremacist coup and race massacre in Wilmington, North Carolina—an event that violently overturned Black political and economic progress during Reconstruction. Following […]
Explore how Black entertainers have shaped culture, storytelling, and collective joy. From music and performance to humor and imagination, this week highlights the impact of Black creativity in entertainment across generations. Activities Include Black History Month scavenger hunt (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM) Morning storytime and activity (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM) Included with general admission
Kick off Black History Month by experiencing the power of Black art as a force for expression, resistance, and change. Guests can discover how Black artists have shaped history through creativity and storytelling while participating in hands-on, family-friendly activities throughout the Center. Activities Include Black History Month scavenger hunt (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM) Morning storytime and activity (10:30 AM – […]
A live conversation with author A’Lelia Bundles about her new book | Re-Opening Weekend Celebrate the return of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights with Cup of Truth, featuring journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles in conversation about her new book Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance. Bundles brings to life her […]
A full day of connection, celebration, and community-powered joy Join us for Community Reopening Day as we welcome Atlanta back into the heart of the Center. This is more than a reopening—it’s a reunion. Come experience a full day of high-energy programming and family-friendly fun, including: Live broadcast with Big Tigger and V-103 The People's […]
Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children's stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
Join us at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month! Family fun activities include making masks inspired by Creek Muscogee myths, Story Time featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, and a book giveaway. Sponsored by Georgia Natural Gas.
Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children's stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
