Martin Luther King Museum Memphis

National Civil Rights Museum

www.civilrightsmuseum.org
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At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural …

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Dec 22, 2024
This museum is very informative. Make sure you have plenty of time to see everything. There is so much to see. It sure opens your eyes to the struggles of African Americans and how unfairly they w… Full review by Renee D
Dec 14, 2024
This museum is exceptional. Engaging, moving and educational. We usually blaze through museums at hyper-speed. This one kept our attention from start to finish. It is a great way to learn about th… Full review by Ambassador725824
Dec 8, 2024
What an amazing tour of the Civil Rights Museum and Lorraine hotel in Memphis. The tour was amazing and kind of sad at the same time as you got to see the struggles of the African Americans. They als… Full review by tony c
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Tell the History of the Civil Rights Movement
One of the most emotionally moving museums in America, the National Civil Rights Museum chronicles the assassination of Dr. Martin Lut…
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The History of the Civil Rights Movement
The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of th…
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The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968. It also incl…
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The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of th…
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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 v…
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Does the National Civil Rights Museum offer a AAA discount?
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No, but they have other discounts available for seniors, military and some others. The info is listed on their website.
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Answer by Nancy A · Aug 13, 2024
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Is the museum handicap accessible?
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Is there a parking spot for an RV near thr museum? We're planning to go in summer and this is one of our first stop. …
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Is there a parking spot for an RV near thr museum? We're planning to go in summer and this is one of our first stop. Thanks!
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There is a parking lot, not sure if it will accommodate an RV. My suggestion would be to call the museum office prior.
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With this tour, does the bus stop there and allow to get off and take some photos?
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Not sure which tour you are referring to, but to enjoy the full experience of this incredible Museum you will want to spend several hours touring the exhibits, reading the history and …
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Not sure which tour you are referring to, but to enjoy the full experience of this incredible Museum you will want to spend several hours touring the exhibits, reading the history and visiting the sites. It is worth the hours of engagement it demands.
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Answer by kielts · Sep 20, 2020
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Can you see the actual motel room
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Yes. It is glass-encased but you can view it from a corridor between Rooms 306 and what would have been 308.
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Why is flash photography not permitted in the museum?
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Excessive light including that from flash cameras can damage some of the museum's delicate textile and document artifacts. Please be mindful that copyright laws limit the use of archival...
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