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National Civil Rights Museum

National museum · South Main Arts District ·

National Civil Rights Museum

National museum · South Main Arts District ·
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"Located at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was assassinated in 1968, this museum honors and preserves his legacy through immersive exhibits, art collections, and special programming that trace the broader struggle for civil rights in the United States." - Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins is a travel and lifestyle writer with an extensive background in digital journalism. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Departures, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Museum chronicles US Civil Rights Movement from slavery to present

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Museum chronicles US Civil Rights Movement from slavery to present

civil rights movement
martin luther king jr
lorraine motel
educational
emotional
historical
history
impactful
Google Rating
4.9 (13.8K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Afar
Featured in

450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
National Civil Rights Museum by null
National Civil Rights Museum by Allison (Atlas Obscura User) (Allison Meier)
National Civil Rights Museum by abandonedexplorerscom (Atlas Obscura User)
National Civil Rights Museum by paulruta (Atlas Obscura User)
National Civil Rights Museum by Allison (Atlas Obscura User) (Allison Meier)
National Civil Rights Museum by paigeelizabeth3660 (Atlas Obscura User)
National Civil Rights Museum by cblakewest (Atlas Obscura User)
National Civil Rights Museum by H. Michael Miley (cc by-sa 2.0)
National Civil Rights Museum by Photo courtesy of National Civil Rights Museum
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National Civil Rights Museum by Collector of Experiences (Atlas Obscura User)
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