Dexter Parsonage Museum: Home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Alabama State Capitol, head east on Dexter Avenue toward Bainbridge Street. Turn right onto S Jackson Street. Walk approximately four blocks south. The Dexter Parsonage Museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, from the Civil Rights Memorial, walk north on N Hull Street, turn right onto Washington Avenue, then turn left onto S Jackson Street. The Museum will be on your right after a few blocks.

• Public Transport

  The Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) provides bus service in the area. Check MATS schedules for the nearest bus stop to Dexter Avenue and Jackson Street. From the bus stop, it's a short walk to the museum. A single ride fare is approximately $1.25.

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Montgomery. A ride from downtown Montgomery (e.g., near the Rosa Parks Museum) to the Dexter Parsonage Museum will typically cost between $8 and $12, depending on demand and traffic.

• Driving

  If driving, navigate to 309 S Jackson St, Montgomery, AL 36104. From I-85, take the Union Street exit and follow signs for downtown Montgomery. Turn onto High Street, then left onto S Jackson Street. From I-65, take the Clay Street exit, which becomes Herron Street, then Bibb Street, and finally Madison Avenue. Turn right onto S Jackson Street. Limited street parking is available near the museum. Several parking lots are located within a few blocks, with hourly rates typically ranging from $1 to $2 per hour.