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Downtown Memphis, Memphis
"... Great exhibits to the Civil Rights movement especially in the Memphis area. Loved the..."(7 Tips)
"black american history."(5 Tips)
"In April of 2004 I was honored to bring the Stanley Cup."(4 Tips)
"where Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered by James Earl Ray"(2 Tips)
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CharlesAugust 17, 2014Not to be missed when visiting Memphis. Prepare to spend a few hours in the museum and the former boarding house across the street. A fascinating, and somber, tour through African American history.
RaquelNovember 10, 2015A must see in Memphis! Make sure to do the audio tour. There is so much to read and the subject matter is intense so the audio tour helps balance things out so that you don't miss anything.
Rachel StarksMay 27, 2015After the multi-million dollar renovation, this museum looks AMAZING! The museum takes you on a time line from the shipping of slaves to the U.S., up to and continuing past the civil rights movement.
Divya MulanjurJanuary 1, 2017absolute must see in Memphis. They have preserved the motel and the room where MLK was shot. Learnt so much about the civil rights movement. The exhibits are engaging and very informative.- James CAugust 3, 2017Really cool museum. Great exhibits to the Civil Rights movement especially in the Memphis area. Loved the garbage men strike exhibit. Outstanding.
- Alan HedrickAugust 25, 2015Really well done. Highly recommend a visit to this museum. Take your time. Maybe takes 3 hours to totally see it all. But it's worth it.
Tamara BrownMarch 15, 2015Amazing museum. I felt like I was time traveling with the history and artifacts. It was great to learn this part of American history.
- Paula FreireJuly 30, 2015One of the best museums that I've visited! Don't miss the opportunity to come here and learn about black american history.
Drew MApril 15, 2015A great museum that will probably take 4 hours if you like to read and watch everything available. Very interactive and modern!
Holly WhitfieldApril 5, 2014Now reopened after renovations. TN residents with ID get in for free on most Mondays from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Anna VladauJune 9, 2015It's a great deep dive into the Civil Rights movement. Further, you can see Martin Luther Kings' room. You feel like being back in time. Great!
Sharbour RayNovember 27, 2018Rather you're a history buff or not; make a point to visit this historic landmark in the heart of Downtown Memphis. Allow at least two hours for your visit for the full experience.
David SquiresApril 17, 2014I like what they've done with the place. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, but they have nice interactive videos on the plaza outside that can be seen night or day.
YI YangMarch 27, 2015Of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
During the summer, the museum stays open until 6 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Also, you can get in for free on most Mondays from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. with a Tennessee state I.D.
Candace F.November 18, 2013Learn amazing facts about civil rights history in America. Interestingly enough, the last resident of the Lorraine Motel is there daily. Take a tissue, though, it's an emotional rollercoaster.
Social News NetworkJune 11, 2012The exhibits include a great amount of information and history on Civil Rights, but the moving documentary on MLK Jr. you cannot miss! There will be an announcement when the film is about to start!- Karen JohnsonSeptember 29, 2014A MUST visit tourist stop!!! Here you'll see the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered by James Earl Ray, among other significant aspects of American history.
Paul LuningApril 20, 2019Incredible story, plan on 2-3 hours. Fascinating history of civil rights, Dr. King and his assassination.
mary pinsonAugust 30, 2014give yourself a lot of time for this one. so much to see and so much information to go along with each artifact/exhibit. all interesting!
HISTORYJuly 8, 2010This museum was built around the former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated on April 4th 1968. Construction of the museum began in 1987 and opened in 1991.
Feng Shui ParadiseJuly 11, 2017Very educational! U get to watch a short film sponsored by Ford which is interesting. We get indepth knowledge on slavery with lots of pics.
This Is My SouthDecember 26, 2012If you are interested in the Civil Rights movement, the Lorraine Motel, now the National Civil Rights Museum, is a must-see. For other important landmarks, click below. Read more
Bobby KennedyFebruary 13, 2016An essential visit while in Memphis. Expertly takes you through the whole movement, all inside a tragically significant location.
Lisa WMay 13, 2012Get the deal for this museum and the Staxx Soul museum. You save some money and get to check out two amazing historical spots in Memphis.
Farrah McCorveyApril 24, 2016By far the most informational museum I've been to. Everyone that comes to Memphis needs to come here!
Suzanne E JonesDecember 29, 2014One of the BEST I've ever been to. You can't come to Memphis and not come here. Allow yourself 4 hours to see it all.
Ed 🇳🇱 BerrevoetsAugust 16, 2018A must see. Every generation should visit this once. Learn and understanding history is needed to understand today.- Sharbour RayDecember 8, 2018Whether you're a history buff or not! Take two hours to explore the rich history of Memphis at the National Civil Rights Museum.
DIVINE MagazineAugust 21, 2011The Journey Of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks & Other Civil Rights Leaders Is Captured So Powerfully In The National Civil Rights Museum. You'll Be Inspired To Make A Change In Your Community.- Sharbour RayNovember 30, 2018Rather you're a history buff or not! Take two hours to explore the rich history of Memphis at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Tim LetscherMarch 29, 2015Fantastic experience and heartening that the facade survived to become a museum.
Memphis TravelJanuary 30, 2012Visiting for Black History Month? Check out the temp exhibit, For All The World To See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights, which examines the visual aspect of Southern race struggles
- Liz CroftDecember 24, 2015Stunning exhibits in an iconic location. A shameful history brilliantly depicted.
Rashida AmahtullahMay 22, 2012The largest collections of Bible Characters of color was apart of a lawsuit, in 1980a bid at $1mill for her oil paintings on https://www.facebook.com/madinah.gharib
- Rashida AmahtullahMay 22, 2012biblical+arab and Native American art..Valued at 20,000.00 back in 1985. with the church of god and christ. It is documented in court in Hartford Court
Gary DavisMay 2, 2014Being here was so surreal for me!! It's like a piece of history stood still for us to see...however not in the best of times.
Holly ButlerDecember 18, 2014Really cool, interactive museum. Told an amazing story of American history.- Steve "Gigs" 🐧February 8, 2013In April of 2004 I was honored to bring the Stanley Cup. Hockey is for everybody and this was for you Mr. Willie O'Ree!
PhoebeDecember 28, 2017Lots of inspiring information, but not entirely kid-friendly. I wanted my sister to understand the history, but info wasn’t really simplified.
Laura GoryckiDecember 2, 2012Main museum is closed until spring 2013 for renovations, but still lots of history to see.
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National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St (at E Butler Av)
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., chronicles key episodes in the American civil rights movement and the legacy of this movement to inspire participation in civil and human rights efforts globally
Closed until 9:00 AM Monday (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(901) 521-9699
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