Closed at the time I visited. This gift shop was open, at the end of the block, Val was welcoming.

I enjoyed this visit unfortunately both works were on lunch so we werent 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.

Currently closed due to COVID-19.

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!

Unfortunately, we stopped through on a Monday when the museum is closed, but also this Covid has them closed for now. Still, just being on the grounds, sharing the history with my kids, it was still very moving. We hope to get back one day, when we can tour not only this, but other museums in the area as well.

Hidden gem! We were the only people there and got so much out of it. We had an awesome tour guide and are sad people are not visiting this place more. Its a historical landmark for the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. This place marked me personally and Id strongly recommend it to anyone driving through or in the area.

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the life of Rev Martin Luther King and expanded on the life of others in the Congregation and Community who worked alongside him in non-violent Civil Rights work set in the 1950s.

Great place to learn about Dr.King.

Martin Luther King Jr lived here, it is a great experience to be within the energy of good purpose...It is nice to see the investment in the city of Montgomery, Alabama. If you want to rid Racism and need to learn the language to stand up to your community, church, or close ones.Go to Nikki Myers & Sean Corn Race In America Learnig & Listening Tour Retreat 2020,Google the name!You will experience a city tour, good meal, slavery reenactment(NOTHING U EVER EXPERIENCED). Be ready to be challenged, be raw, loved and educated to make change!!!!

You had to tour options we did what it was just a walk through the smaller one and the tour guide he takes you through the house and he talks about Martin Luther King as the man not the activist not the legend you read about in the books he brings Martin to life it was amazing and it was more than I thought it was going to be if you are in the Montgomery area you have got to make the stop if you truly enjoy history because the way they do these tours its like you were invited into the home and you are invited to meet the man not the legend not the story. My husband who had no interest in going to this left happy and glad to hear done it

I arrived late in the evening and was unable to take the tour. I went by and took a few photos.

Awesome Tour! IM HONORED TO HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HOME OF REV/DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE HIS FAMILY LIFE LIVING WAS MORE THAN HEARTFELT. **IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO BE IN THE PRESENCE OF HISTORY**

Arrived after hours. Humbled by humanitys perseverance.

Great Museum. Great tour guides. Nice people.

Very educational and nice experience. Beautiful home.

Heartwarming yet chilling to see such a personal view of Dr. Kings family life and know the love that was share here, experience then to see evidence of such hate right at his doorstep. A must see if you go to no other place in Montgomery. Our host was very knowledgeable yet patient with all the school group kids.

This far exceeded our expectations. The tour guide was irreplaceable as she attended Dr. Martin Luther Kings church in the past. Well worth the $7.50. I do not think I have ever gotten chills from a tour, but this did it.

I didn’t make it during operating hours. It was still nice to visit the home though. It was still daylight out but I dont know if I’d stay too long after dark.

The information was very well told. I loved my guide!! She was so awesome and cared a GREAT deal about what she was talking about. A fair warning for those that are non-religious: they pray at the end. I didnt mind though because it wasnt intrusive, and we WERE at REVEREND Martin Luther King Jr.s home.

It was a Sunday so it was closed, but it is the house where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr lived while he was a minister at the Baptist church

I hate that I didnt take down the names of the two women who worked at the Dexter church museum. Their spirit was absolutely beautiful. They embrace each visitor with a genuine hug that makes you feel like you were greeting a dear family member who you hadnt seen in years. I could have easily spent hours there listening to the stories about Dr. King!

Oh my!!! What a wonderful, informative and engaging tour! This is the home that Dr. and Mrs. King lived in when he was pastor of Dexter Street Baptist Church. If you think that this is going to be a random walk through a home with a bunch of old stuff in it, you are in for a treat! They have carefully preserved every feature of the home, inside and out, from front to the clothesline with a sample of one of Dr. Kings shirts on it, out back. With an inspiring and knowledgeable tour guide to bring every moment of our tour to life, we enjoyed our visit.

Was closed due to COVID19.

Such an amazing part of our history. This home is quietly tucked back on a side street and honestly was not very busy. I drove right up and had the place to myself. It was like stepping back into the 60s again. Dont miss this home.

Never been on the inside just dropped off a group, but their expressions were priceless.

Interesting place to know more about the history about this country «con sus luces y sus sombras» also, the MLK church is not so far from here

My best friend and I stopped here on our way to Florida. So glad we did it was a moving experience. There is parking right behind the house and you walk in and pay your fee at the house next to the parsonage. It was $30 for all four of us to go and well worth the money. Plam on spending about an hour there. We did not have Dr Sherry give us a tour but the woman who did our tour was very knowledgeable and kind we enjoyed her very much. When you first go in theres a video that they show you and explain the people who were making a difference in the area leading up to Martin Luther King and the people that worked side-by-side with him. I love the way they tied and Rosa Parks and the bus boycott with what was going on at the time. It wasnt just about Martin Luther King but everybody who work together to make a difference. Next they take you into the parsonage itself and explain each of the rooms and the part they played in Martin Luther Kings life and the decisions that were being made during that time. The most moving part of the whole house tour is at the end in the kitchen. They play one of his sermons that describes a moment that he had in the kitchen we all were moved to tears! Powerful moment.

Amazing historical tour of Martin Luther King Jrs home.There is free parking behind the home and the staff are so friendly. The tour begins with a short video followed by a tour of the parsonage. Our guide was really informative and took time to point out the smallest details and knowledge about the King family. Following the tour, there is an opportunity to visit the King Johns Garden for Reflection which was a fitting end.The tour lasts about an hour. We were travelling from the UK so it was difficult to book a time before we arrived but by just turning up we were the only couple there so it was like a private tour.Would recommend this to anyone in the area and really glad we chose to go go hear whilst visiting Montgomery.

Great experience and got to talk to a neighbor who knew Dr. King and his family, and helped to board some freedom riders.

A great tour stop! Our guide was very knowledgeable and had lots of stories and info. The house has been refurbished close to how the Kings had it with some help from Mrs, King. It has some of their original furniture and items

I visited the Parsonage with my students and Dr. Shirley Cherry, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about Dr. King’s time in Montgomery. She even gave personal anecdote’s of her experiences knowing Dr. King and his family. She also imparted “life lessons” and wisdom on us. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Wonderful to visit and walk in the same home as MLK.

Only $7.00. Guide was very informative (actually attended the church when Dr. King was the pastor). It was very neat walking back in time standing in the actual rooms and around the actual furniture when many of the meeting and decisions happened to start the Civil Rights movement. Only wish taking pictures was allowed.

Excellent tour guide brought it alive.

Good guided tour. Great primer for the Rosa Parks Museum as well.

10/08/2016The Dexter Parsonage Museum & Interpretive Center was one of the most rewarding tours that we could have experienced. To be able to transcend back into the life and legacy of the late, great, and symbolic leader of the Civil Right Movement – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s and his family was breathtaking. The tour couldn’t have been illustrated better by anyone other than Dr. Shirley Cherry. Dr. Cherry exemplifies her passion and compassion for love and equality for all which was evident during the tour, which I might add she stayed after hours to do… (AGAPE LOVE) We personally want to thank Dr. Cherry for the experience and the enthusiasm she generates, which is very contagious. This tour is a Must Do when you visit Montgomery, but make sure you tour with Dr. Cherry I promise you, you want leave the same way you came in…Emotionally!Thank you, Sharon & Tony Fuller“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away” – Author Unknown

Its amazing but when we saw the bomed spot I fell hurt and sad.its a beautiful place and u all should visit

It was a great experience learned alot

Wow so much information and to step where Dr. King was

Great to visit the place where MLK once lived.

We had a 2 hr. tour with Dr. Shirley Cherry. She includes everyone on the tour & really makes you feel like you are a part of the Dr. Martin Luther King story.

Dr. Shirley Cherry gave us an amazing tour today. It was very informative, moving and powerful visiting this place. I love how She narrate and tell us all the stories and all the wisdom revolving the Civil Rights movement during the tour, This has been an amazing experience for my Family. I almost got teary eyed hearing the Story about Dr. Kings epiphany in His Kitchen, I was teary eyed leaving this place.

Wonderful place to visit.

My husband and I brought some friends who were visiting from Michigan. Dr. Cherry makes this an experience instead of just a tour. Anyone can give you information about a place but she can make you feel the place and events. What a true pleasure it was to be in her company.

Nice stop while passing through town.

The people who work here make the history real and present. Do yourself a favour and buy a ticket, because this is like nothing else.

We had an amazing tour with Dr. Cherry. Just cant say enough about all the history thats in this home. We watched a short movie first in their Interpretive Center which also held lots of photos and news articles from Dr.Kings time. Originally we were slotted for a tour by accident during their Community Easter Egg Hunt, but they were very accommodating and invited us to their community event! If you get the opportunity, see a part of history thats been wonderfully preserved!

The tour of The Dexter Parsonage Museum is a life changing experience. I recommend this tour for anyone who is in the area. It leaves one educated about Dr. Kings lifes legacy & The Civil Rights movement, filled with inspiration & hope for all humanity, and ready to tell others of Dr. Kings message of Agape Love & peaceful protest. This museum is a definite dont miss.

It’s closed.

Dr. Shirley Cherry is an amazing woman, coach, teacher and guide. I am honestly blessed to have crossed paths with her. I will never forget her and her passionate way of describing Dr. Kings life and person. Thank you Shirley you have changed my life.

Ive on a lot of historical tours but Dr. Cherry is leaps and bounds above Outstanding! Shes simply wonderful, God willing I will visit her tour again. The group was blown away by her delivery! Peace Terry L Muhammadof Houston, Texas.

I took the tour with my docent, Victory. She was quite knowledgeable and she really opened my eyes! I had the best tour experience there. If youre ever in Montgomery, do not miss it!

Super. Really interesting.

What a wonderful place to visit and tour! This was my 3rd year going and I learn something new every time I visit.

A fantastic place to learn about Martin Luther Kings history. A great staff that is very knowledgeable, and a fantastic gift shop.

SMALL house for such a larger than life worldly figure.

Quite informative! Every U.S. citizen should take a visit and increase their History Knowledge Bank

Meh. Not a prime stop of a civil rights tour.

An experience in itself. The hostess where very informative. The home was quaint and cozy. The women working that day are very passionate about this history. One of the original neighbors still live 2 doors down from the parsonage.

Very educational tour that is well preserved. Professional and knowledgeable staff.

Feels more like it is set up to make money than move a cause forward. Im not coming back

Awesome, awesome, awesome! We took the last tour of the day with Dr. Cherry. She made sure to give us the full no holds barred historical experience even though it extended past quitting time. The history was peppered with relatable stories and a ton of humor. Thank you Dr. Cherry for bringing the younger years of Dr. King to life.

Amazing house the kitchen gave me chills though; when we heard his speech about him wanting to giving up. It was also nice to see Vera Harris in her porch. The ladies there were so sweet.

Awesome Awesome Awesome! Very Im formative docent! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was her pastor so she knew a lot about the Kings! Highly recommend! Cant take pics inside, tour was well worth it!

Highly recommend! Incredibly personal walk through Dr. Kings early life! Thanks to the lovely ladies who graciously gave us such a warm and welcoming tour!

Accommodations were great

Okay. Miss Shirley is one of the most incredible ladies I’ve ever met. I could listen to her presentation over and over again and never grow tired. If you want to experience Dr. King in a personal way, you should go here!

Tour was educational and pleasant.

The guy there knew everything there was to know. And even the people in the community were friendly and knew the kings personally.

Nice place

Very glad to no and again some very Sad .but much needed to have somewhat freedom.today

The museum was good but the host there was very negative. She acted like we were interrupting her from doing something. My daughter and I were really turned off by this. It was clear that she did not want to be there. I think that she should really do something else.

This was way better than I figured it would be...the your guide was amazing and really has a way of making the tour very personal and moving!

Was not open when we were there. Significant place in history.

I loved my experience, both the tour and chatting with the staff and hearing their personal accounts.

Very great experience

Very moving experience to visit this parsonage. Dr. Cherry is a former RI school teacher and when she learned that most of our group was from the RI State Council of Churches, she went into overdrive to explain every single item in the house. Being in a place like that underscores what we dont know about such key individuals -- how their daily lives transpired and where they ate breakfast. You MUST visit the parsonage and the Dexter Avenue Church where he preached.

Loved our tour guide. Great historical place.

Our tour lady was really nice.. Very good

How powerful and memorable

Our docent was great!

Very interesting, educational you will learn something new with a good Tour Guide.

What an experience! Tina and I were the only two that hour, and Shirley made us feel like family! What a treasure she is!To walk through the house, to feel the history... nothing more to say...Shirleys personal stories... as well as her narrative of Dr. Kings epiphany that night... memorable!Thanks, Shirley!

Bring your family and friends to experience a window into the Civil Rights Movement.

Very informative and very spiritual.

It was an amazing tour, our tour guide gave us a lot of information on the place. Definitely a got to do in Montgomery.

History you can see, and very interesting to think you can stand and touch places MLK once also stood and touched.

The most incredibly informative and interesting stop our family made in Montgomery. We really enjoyed it!

Learned alot

Visiting the Parsonage is a reminder of the types of problems our country is still struggling with. It is also a good introduction to the history of racial prejudice in this country. Our docent was very knowledgeable and had experienced much of the history personally.

Awesome experience touring this house. The guide is knowledgable and very inspired and inspiring. Dont miss this if youre in town.

Wonderful experience and the tour guide was great.

Amazing tour! Our docent was so kind and knowledgeable. It was truly an unforgettable experience!

Am glad we stayed for the tour

We had an awesome guide. Made the entire experience better

I can only agree with all the other reviews. Definitely worth the visit. Very interesting and moving. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Dr. Valda H. Montgomery who wrote the book: Just A Neighbor: A Childs Memoir of the Civil Right Movement. Valda answered all our questions patiently and made us very welcome on her veranda. Thank you so much Valda and your family for having been such a lovely addition to the experience. Greetings from Switzerland.

Glencile, my tourguide, was a very lovely and good story teller.At first you get to see a movie, then pictures and newspaper articles are shown. Afterwards youll get a tour through the actual house MLK and his family lived at before he became the Civil Rights Movement leader.The house itself looks well maintained and clean.I found the tour(approx. 1hour) worth the money(USD 12,- in March 2018) and enjoyable. No pictures allowed anywhere but outside the house.Theres a small parkinglot at the back of the house, the reception/small souvenirshop is there as well, with very friendly employees.

Nice little tour of the house which played an important role in history. Great staff and tour guide as well.

Omg, it was awesome, I learned a lot. I would visit this place again and again.

Very pleased. Highly informativeIts a must