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History Moves Us Forward

This history is more important than ever. We remain seriously committed to the safety of our guests and staff and to sharing the stories that changed our nation. We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit the National Civil Rights Museum.

Plan Your Visit

Experience the Museum

  • A Culture of Resistance

    Slavery in America 1619–1861

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  • Standing Up by Sitting Down

    Student Sit-Ins 1960

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  • The Year They Walked

    Montgomery Bus Boycott 1955-1956

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“I can’t describe the feeling that came over me, you gotta go to experience it for yourself!”

Rihanna

Upcoming Events

Plan Your visit around new exhibition openings, in-person or virtual events, and more!

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May 17 - 17, 2025

2025 Ruby Bridges Reading Festival

June 19 - 19, 2025

2025 Juneteenth Community Day

An American story everyone should know

To make sense of today, we must understand yesterday. To make sense of tomorrow, we must help to create it.

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Museum Info

Hours

Mondays, Wednesday - Sundays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed Tuesdays

Contact Us

450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103

(901) 521-9699

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