Learn more about Atlanta, one of the cities in the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Iconic businesses and museums in the destination — once called the “Black mecca” by Ebony magazine — provide a look at life ranging from Jim Crow laws and segregation to the effects of the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act.
APEX Museum
135 Auburn Ave. N.E.
Said to be Atlanta's oldest Black history museum, this attraction displays “history from an African American perspective to help all Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America and the world.” Highlights include ancient Africa as well as Atlanta businesses owned by Black Americans; other topics change on a quarterly basis. Permanent exhibits, including a replica of the Yates and Milton Drug Store, also reveal the people and places, such as historic Auburn Avenue, that remain relevant today. For a comprehensive look at the area, book a , which includes APEX Museum.