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National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
Visit the site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. when you come to the National Civil Rights Museum.
More than 35 years after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, this historic landmark in Memphis has turned itself into a tribute to the earth-changing Civil Rights Movement. On April 4th 1968 all eyes in the world turned to a small hotel in Memphis, TN. On a balcony of the Lorraine Hotel, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. More than 35 years later, this landmark has become a tribute to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and has ensured that at least part of Dr. King's dream would come true. From 1987 to 1991, the hotel and the 4 acres on which it is located underwent a radical transformation, becoming the National Civil Rights Museum.

Exhibits featured inside the museum and its expansion cover events from 1619 to the present day and include Little Rock, Montgomery Bus Boycott, The March on Washington, Booker T Washington, The Assassination of Dr. King and much more. The voices and faces responsible for many of the most significant events in the Civil Rights Movement come to life here and tell an enthralling story of decades of struggle for equality and fairness.

Details

  • Allow approximately 2 ½ hours to explore the museum
  • Visitors may choose to walk through on their own or with a 1 hour audio tour
  • Museum is handicap accessible
  • Appropriate for all ages
  • Gift Shop on site
  • Cameras are allowed only in the courtyard and lobby, not inside the museum. Cameras may be checked at the Museum's security station.
  • No food, beverages or chewing gum allowed in the museum
  • Regular Season hours (September —May 31):
    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Closed Tuesdays
  • Summer hours (June-August):
    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
    Sunday 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
    Closed Tuesdays
Location

National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103
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Customer Reviews
I was so moved and amazed at the museum it really makes you think and it makes you realize alot of things that I didn't realize before.I really was inspired by it. Good job Memphis.

-Nancy Stevens, Marion,Indiana
Experience of a lifetime
As so many that have had the opportunity to view this breath taking museum, I was speechless, and felt as though I was there the day it all happened. I loved every minute of it, just listening to the stories brought tears to my eyes to hear and see what our people went through to make things better for generations to come. If you have not been, please go its well worth the money you'll spend in gas.

-Sarah Nicholson, Jackson,MS
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FedEx Express had a class to tour the Civil Rights Museum on May 10th and the participants had nothing but raved reviews for Lakita (I think that is her name). They appreciated her knowledge and professionalism. Based on this, I wanted to send in a note of THANKS to Lakita and to let you know how much her input meant to the class. Lakita, keep up the GREAT job you are doing for the museum. Doris Adams HR Administrator FedEx Express 901-434-6146

-Doris Adams, Memphis, Tennessee
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