National Civil Rights Museum

Activity Overview

Learn the history of the civil rights movement at the National Civil Rights museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum holds a symbolic place in the history of the civil rights movement, it is built around the place where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. The museum hosts exhibits, interactive media and historical artifacts that shed light on the historic events that lasted for centuries and changed a nation. The museum offers self-guided and guided tours for the visitors and is open daily except Tuesdays.

Things to Do

• The museum is a special place to visit, several exhibits highlight the struggle starting from the times of the slavery to the civil rights movement, take self-guided tour through the exhibits.
• The exhibits encompass history of the resistance during slavery, civil war and the resistance movement, explore artifacts, educational films, interactive media and audio and video tools to learn more.
• The tour starts with the original Motel structure where Martin Luther King, Jr. stayed in his last days.
• The museum displays interactive media such as audio and video tools and films to enrich your experience.
• The museum has a lot of material to read and see, should allow at least 2-3 hours for an educational visit.
• The gift shop stocks history books, apparel, children's books, videos and gift items.

National Civil Rights Museum Insider Tips

• Tennessee residents may visit the museum for free on Mondays after 3PM.
• Parental guidance is required, museum displays sensitive material.