Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us a full day of energy, music, and hands-on discovery designed to move every visitor. From interactive moments to live performances, the experience extends far beyond the new Legacy Experience inside the Museum, creating space to explore, reflect, and engage.

For one day only, guests can experience it all for just $15, a 40% savings off adult admission of $25, which takes effect May 17. Opening day tickets are available now at visit.civilrightsmuseum.org, making May 16 the perfect moment to take in both the newly reimagined Legacy Experience and the historic Lorraine Motel exhibitions together under one discounted rate.

Recommended: Purchase your tickets online in advance.
Online ticket holders enjoy the flexibility to enter either building first upon arrival.

Touring The Legacy Building First?
You are required to purchase your tickets online to enter The Legacy Building first.

Highlights include:
• A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official reopening
• Live music and cultural performances throughout the day
• Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences
• Launch of the summer community story-sharing through the “Our Stories. Our Museum” activation.

Join us for a powerful day of reflection, discovery, and community as we reopen the Legacy Experience, an essential new chapter in how the story of civil rights is told. This transformative experience carries the narrative beyond 1968, exploring the movements, voices, and moments that continue to shape our society today.

Guests will:

• Be among the first to explore newly redesigned exhibition galleries
• Experience immersive storytelling that connects past and present
• Engage with a space designed for reflection, learning, and conversation
• Become a part of the story by sharing yours in the “Our Stories, Our Museum” video.
• Enjoy the outdoor celebration, community concert, and family-friendly activities

This reopening is more than an unveiling. It’s an invitation. An invitation to reconnect with history, to engage with the present, and to consider the role each of us plays in what comes next. Together, we reflect not only on where we’ve been, but on the shared responsibility to move forward.

Get your tickets below.

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