National Civil Rights MuseumIn the Historic Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN
38103
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone: +1 901 521 9699
Fax: +1 901 521 9740
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While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You can relive history here by visiting the balcony and Dr. King’s room, restored as it was when he was here to support the Sanitation Worker’s strike. Through interactive multimedia exhibits you participate in the civil rights movement and learn its history from the 1600s through Rosa Parks and the freedom riders until today.NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!JustClickLocal.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comdisabled access.
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Associated Events
Selma (1965)
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
A walk around the permanent exhibition, Selma (1965) at the National Civil Rights Museum will educate you about how the African-Americans won their voting rights in 1965. This subject is explained even more clearly through a series of photographs and other memorabilia, which are displayed for the visitors to see. Unique and interesting, this collection must be attended by all the history buffs.





This was very emotional, but I think every should visit. I can definetly appreciate the history in t...
Reviewed by:Truth from on Sep 16 2009





My kids & I loved this place we learned so much I think we were in there for over 2 hours and still ...
Reviewed by:Debra W from on Aug 31 2009





This was an excellent museum and I recommend you visit this place if you are going to Memphis. My fa...
Reviewed by:traveler from on Jul 11 2009
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