Plan Your Visit

Just drop by, or plan an all-day adventure at Atlanta’s most hallowed site.

Rich history, beautiful gardens, and architecture – there’s plenty to discover at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. Explore on your own, take a tour, or attend a special event, right in the heart of the vibrant and historic Grant Park community. We are neighbors to some of the city’s top dining destinations, and there’s plenty more to do nearby. 

Visitor Center and Museum Store

The Visitor Center and Museum Store is open from 10AM to 5PM daily. 

What to Bring

Comfortable Shoes

Wear comfortable shoes so you can spend the day exploring Oakland’s miles of roads and historic pathways.

Camera

Capture the beautiful scenery of Oakland and remember your trip for years to come.

Water

Stay comfortable and hydrated while you visit Oakland. Bring your own water or purchase some from our Museum Store.

Fees

Oakland Cemetery is FREE to visit.

Ticketed Tours
Guided tours are offered throughout the year. Self-guided tour options are available too! Get the details.

Ticketed admission is required for fundraising events including Illumine, Sunday in the Park, and Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours.

Parking

Paid parking for visitors to Oakland Cemetery is available (via the ParkMobile app) in our paved lot at 342 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SE. The entrance to the lot is directly across the street from DAS BBQ. See map. Street parking is also available on surrounding streets.

Dial In

You can also explore Oakland Cemetery with your phone!

Take our self-guided dial in tour:

African American Voices:
(678) 365-0232

See a Map of Oakland

Explore Oakland with our Interactive Viewer app

View and download a printable map of Oakland Cemetery.

Upcoming Events & Tours

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Directions

    • Exit the King Memorial Station to Decatur Street.

    • Head west (take a left) to Grant Street.

    • Turn left onto Grant Street and follow to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE.

    • Take left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

    • The main gates of Oakland Cemetery will be straight ahead. The walk will take about 7-10 minutes.

    • Take exit 247 to merge onto I-20 E toward Augusta.

    • Take exit 59A for Boulevard toward Zoo Atlanta/ Cyclorama.

    • Turn left onto Boulevard SE.

    • Turn left onto Memorial Dr SE.

    • Turn right onto Oakland Ave SE.

    • Oakland gates will be on your right.

    • Take exit 247 for Interstate 20/Ralph D Abernathy Freeway toward Birmingham/Augusta.

    • Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-20 E/Augusta and merge onto Interstate 20 E.

    • Take exit 59A for Boulevard toward Zoo Atlanta/Cyclorama.

    • Turn left onto Boulevard SE.

    • Turn left onto Memorial Dr SE.

    • Turn right onto Oakland Ave SE.

    • Oakland gates will be on your right.

    • Take exit 59A for Boulevard toward Zoo Atlanta/Cyclorama.

    • Turn left onto Boulevard SE.

    • Turn left onto Memorial Dr SE.

    • Turn right onto Oakland Ave SE.

    • Oakland gates will be on your right.

    • Take exit 59A toward Memorial Dr/Glenwood Ave.

    • Follow signs for M L King Jr Natl Hist Site.

    • Turn right onto Boulevard SE.

    • Take the 2nd left onto Memorial Dr SE.

    • Turn right onto Oakland Ave SE.

    • Oakland gates will be on your right.

 

Oakland Cemetery Code of Conduct

Oakland Cemetery is a City of Atlanta Park, a nationally recognized historical site, a public garden, an arboretum, and the city’s first cemetery. Since 1850, people have gathered here to celebrate life, mourn the dead, commune with nature, connect with one another, and reflect on the complex, often difficult, history of our city, state, and nation.

To ensure that all visitors to Oakland and its programming, events, and facilities can continue to experience and learn from Oakland in a safe and inclusive way, all visitors agree to:

  • Be considerate of the safety and enjoyment of fellow visitors, volunteers, and staff

  • Follow Oakland procedures and policies, including staff requests

  • Follow all federal, state, and local laws, ordinance, and regulations

Oakland Cemetery and Historic Oakland Foundation will not tolerate threatening, insulting or harassing behavior, or abusive language. This includes behavior and/or speech based on, but not limited to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Individuals who are aggressive toward staff, volunteers, or other guests will be escorted off the property.

By visiting Oakland Cemetery and/or an HOF event, program, or facility, you accept and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. You further acknowledge that Historic Oakland Foundation and/or Oakland Cemetery staff reserves the right to deny or revoke access to any person who is believed to be in violation of the Code of Conduct. Noncompliance may result in involvement by law enforcement. Individuals who have violated the Code of Conduct may be denied access in the future.