National Civil Rights Museum
Museum and Monument
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 Jr was assassinated on April"(2 Tips)
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Tyler YoungNovember 12, 2012Majority of the museum (all of it housed in the Lorraine Motel side) will be closed for renovations until January 2014
Olivia FosterAugust 16, 2014The best thing I on my road trip was to stop here! Make sure you have afew hours to spend
Soundtrack For a RevolutionFebruary 8, 2012Dedicated on September 28, 1991, the Museum exists to assist the public in understanding the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement! Join the Revolution: http://ow.ly/8sS8E Read more
NeosoulvilleJanuary 16, 2012The Word (open mic poetry w/ live soul band) starts at 8:30p, doors open at 7:30 this and EVERY Monday night! $5 admission all night
Alexis DAugust 13, 2011Don't forget to see the boarding house across the street where James Earl Ray allegedly shot King.
Eric McCutchanJuly 14, 2012Every family reunion in the State will be here each Saturday morning. Avoid those times.
Michael PoppaAugust 30, 2012Don't miss The Witness (documentary)...they announce the starting times.
Rashida AmahtullahMay 22, 2012
Alex CApril 23, 2011You need at least 3 hours to absorb all of the information. Leave yourself enough time!
BETJanuary 31, 2013Traces the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to present. Celebrate Black History by checking out these noteable African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
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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
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Sat
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(901) 521-9699
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"Amazing! So much to see. Allow several hours to avoid rushing through the exhibits. A very magical place!"
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"Rubin Studdard music camp visited Stax on yesterday, had a blast! Our tour guide was fantastic and his love for music served us well. I have a better appreciation for Memphis musical roots."
Kim Ayers - 9.3
"Worth the stop! They do tours during the day. So much history and the tour guide was amazing!"
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