Museum · Atlanta
National Center for Civil and Human Rights: free entry days, tickets & hours
Museum on Pemberton Place linking the American Civil Rights Movement to global human rights today, with the lunch-counter sit-in simulation and Dr. King papers.
Independent guide, not the official Center for Civil and Human Rights website. Official links are under Sources.
Center for Civil and Human Rights has no free entry we could verify.
- Also free: Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of the month (2026).
- Ticket: Adult (13-64), Plan & Save dated ticket — $26.
Calendar
Free days at Center for Civil and Human Rights
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 10 days
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 11 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Bank of America cardholders: free on Sat 7 / Sun 8 Nov and Sat 5 / Sun 6 Dec 2026 - go to the ticketing desk first.
- Military (active duty and veterans) and students pay $21 at the desk with ID - a discount, not free.
- The Center sometimes runs sponsored free-admission days (e.g. MLK Day, July 4th weekend); none is announced for the rest of 2026.
- It shares Pemberton Place with the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of the month (2026) | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card plus matching photo ID at the ticketing window. Cardholder only. | No |
Official prices
Center for Civil and Human Rights ticket prices
| Adult (13-64), Plan & Save dated ticket — Plus tax. Anytime ticket $28. Youth (7-12) $20, seniors $21. | $26 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–17:00 |
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
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FAQ
Center for Civil and Human Rights: common questions
Is Center for Civil and Human Rights free?
Center for Civil and Human Rights has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission on the first full weekend of the month (2026). Otherwise the official ticket costs $26.
When are the free days at Center for Civil and Human Rights for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov, Sun 8 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
How much is a ticket to Center for Civil and Human Rights?
Adult (13-64), Plan & Save dated ticket costs $26 on the official site.
What day is Center for Civil and Human Rights closed?
Center for Civil and Human Rights is closed on Mondays. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- civilandhumanrights.org/bank-of-america-museums-on-us/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- civilandhumanrights.org/tickets/
- civilandhumanrights.org/visit/
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