This weekend is the United States’ Independence Day, and it’s a special one… this year, we’re celebrating 250 years of Independence. To both celebrate and reflect on our shared history, the Center for Civil and Human Rights is hosting a free admission day at the museum, made possible through the generous support of UPS.
What is free admission day at the Center for Civil and Human Rights?
Free admission day is just what it sounds like! You can get into the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Downtown Atlanta (right across from the aquarium!) for no cost at all.
The museum states,
Spend the day engaging with powerful exhibitions that connect the U.S. civil rights movement to global human rights struggles. Through immersive storytelling and interactive experiences, you will discover stories of courage, justice, and social change that continue to shape our world today.
What’s at the museum?
There are tons of exhibits to explore at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, including a special America 250 exhibit which, “embraces this milestone as a time to celebrate how far we’ve come, honor the stories that have shaped us, and reflect on the work that continues to move us forward. It’s an opportunity to gather in community, recognize our shared history, and imagine what we can build together.”
The museum also has other exhibits to explore, including:
- The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights, a temporary exhibition on view through June 2027
- Broken Promises: The Legacy of the Reconstruction Era
- A committed Life: The Morehouse College Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
- Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil Rights Movement
- Everyone. Everywhere: The Global Human Rights Movement
- A Mile in My Shoes, an immersive installation from Empathy Museum
And so many more!
I’m in! Details, please!
Where: National Center for Civil and Human Rights | 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313
When: July 3rd, 2026 from 10am – 4pm
All ages are welcome at this event!
Admission is free, but ticket reservation is still required. You can snag yours here!
Learn more about the Center for Civil and Human Rights on their website, here!