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 to the National Civil Rights Museum.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays
$18 Adults
Free for members & under 4
450 Mulberry St
Memphis, TN 38103
Open 9–6 daily except Tuesdays. $18 adults, free for members and for Tennessee residents on Monday afternoons.
Plan your visit →Bring 15 or more for a guided experience, with special rates and scheduling for schools, organizations, and travel groups.
Arrange a group tour →Free year-round admission, members-only previews, and the satisfaction of keeping these galleries open and free for school groups.
Join the museum →Free on-site parking off Mulberry Street, with MATA trolley and bus stops a short walk away in the South Main district.
Directions & parking →See what's on view now, from the permanent galleries to special and temporary exhibitions.
Explore Exhibits →The Museum's premier signature event returns for its 35th year on October 1, 2026. Honorees, venue, and ticket details to be announced.
Learn more →The museum is an unforgettable setting for receptions, meetings, and gatherings with meaning.
Trace the roots of the freedom struggle from the transatlantic slave trade through the Civil War, the foundation on which the modern movement was built. The journey begins here and carries through to the balcony of Room 306.
381 days that began with one woman's refusal and changed a nation's conscience.
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The Memphis sanitation strike and the campaign that brought Dr. King to the Lorraine.
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The image-makers who showed the world what was happening, on view for a limited run.
Temporary exhibits →Your membership and support keep these galleries open, free school visits flowing, and the story moving forward.