Martin Luther King, the right to freedom
Happening now
Until 17 January 2027, the Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire (Bnu) on Place de la République devotes an exhibition to Martin Luther King and the American civil rights movement. Documents, photographs, music and TV archives retrace his non-violent commitment to equality. The exhibition is being shown in France for the first time.
The fight for civil rights
The exhibition immerses visitors in the US civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s and in Martin Luther King's non-violent vision, his commitment to equality and social justice. It combines documents, photographs, objects, music, TV archives and interviews. An interactive feature, "Dream Builder", invites everyone to reflect on fundamental rights. That makes it a visit that speaks to adults and younger visitors alike.
From Stockholm to Strasbourg
Initiated by the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, the exhibition is curated by Ashley Woods with Bernice A. King. In Strasbourg it is presented by the Bnu and the René Cassin Foundation, International Institute of Human Rights, in partnership with The King Center in Atlanta and REAL EXPO. The choice of a city that hosts many European human rights institutions gives the exhibition a particular resonance.
At the Bnu, on Place de la République
The Bnu stands at 6 place de la République, at the heart of the imperial Neustadt district. The City of Strasbourg lists access by tram B, C, E and F, République stop. The exhibition runs until 17 January 2027; sources differ on admission conditions, so check prices and opening hours on bnu.fr before you go. Afterwards, Place de la République and its grand buildings make for a pleasant walk down to the banks of the Ill.
Practical information
Address: 6 place de la République, 67000 Strasbourg
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see the Martin Luther King exhibition in Strasbourg?
At the Bnu, 6 place de la République, République tram stop.
Until when is it open?
Until 17 January 2027.
Who created the exhibition?
It was initiated by the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm and curated by Ashley Woods with Bernice A. King.
