Dexter Parsonage Museum

"The museum, which was once the residence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family, is a beautifully preserved slice of American history. I recently had the privilege of visiting the Dexter Parsonage Museum on South Jackson Street in Montgomery, Alabama, and I am utterly captivated by the experience. This museum is not just a collection of artifacts; it's a living, breathing testament to the heart and soul of the civil rights movement. The Dexter Parsonage Museum doesn't just focus on the life of Dr. King; it also sheds light on the broader civil rights movement, highlighting the struggles and victories of countless individuals who fought for equality and justice. The museum's commitment to education is commendable, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made and the progress achieved in the ongoing pursuit of civil rights."

"We went to Montgomery to visit several of the Civil Rights Museum and points of interest and I knew I wanted to see the Dexter Parsonage to see where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King lived during their time in Montgomery. I found the house very easily with free parking available. I wasn't sure if tours were being given at the time but I knew it must have been meant for us to see when the security guard said "Looking for the tour?" I did not hesitate to go in and we were greeted by two women unbeknownst to us, has connections to the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and Dr. King. To me that alone was special. They have kept the house going and treats it with so much love and care. We paid for the tour and it was worth every cent; and in return we received detailed personal stories that are simply priceless. Each room in the house has its own story. It does get emotional and I was in awe of the furniture and items which takes you back in time. I will say it is the best tour I have experienced and if it is just you and the group you came with; the experience is tripled we were not rushed. All of our questions were answered. I want to give a huge thank you to the ladies' operating the parsonage. The overall experience was so pleasant. I adore this place and will visit again."

"This tour was facilitated and led by women who were descendants of the Civil Right Movement in Alabama. These volunteers lovingly shared their personal and documented stories with us. This is an amazing tour. Thank you ladies! A must if you are in Montgomery!"

"I enjoyed this visit unfortunately both works were on lunch so we weren't able to get inside to see everything. The one employee was able to assist with giving us additional information and history about the site. We will be heading back soon."

"Great hour tour. It was just what we were looking for on MLK day. The tour might not start off great. They have you watch a 10-15 min poorly produced video of the home’s history before going over. In my opinion they could completely cut that out. The talking and in-person storytelling was much better. The tour guide did an awesome job telling the story of 54-60 as though we were there. He had lots of anecdotal evidence and retrospection, meeting history. I don’t think he could have done a better job delivering historic wonderment to the kids in the group. He tailored the tour to the audience well. There may be some points that are more round about, but the tour is a well spent hour of your time while in Montgomery. Make sure to follow the Dexter Parsonage up with going to the MLK’s Church on 454 Dexter Ave!"