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
Upcoming Events & Tours
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
