Freedom Monument Sculpture Park (part of Legacy Museum)

Another must-see in Montgomery. This outdoor sculpture garden tells the story of slavery of African Americans and indigenous people in the United States. Beautiful sculptures. The Freedom Monument itself is immense and contains all of the surnames formerly enslaved people took for the 1870 census. 122,000 names. They have an app so you can find a specific name on the wall. There is also a place in the visitors center where you can see which states people with each name came from. This memorial is one of a set of three, the others are the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and The Legacy Museum. The $5 admission gets you into all three and includes shuttle and boat rides between. We shuttled to the boat from the Peace and Justice Memorial and rode the boat to the Sculpture Park. It was a very nice ride on a hot day and the river is beautiful.

Stunning, incredible! The freedom monument sculpture Park is unreal. You can’t take pictures in there otherwise I would post some. Definitely worth the trip. We had an excellent pontoon boat ride over to the sculpture park, which is on the site of a slave warehouse.

A must-see exhibit of sculptures. We took the boat here, but the shuttle or driving your own car are other good ways to go. The sculptures were just fantastic. And there was a lot of information in general about civil rights.

Amazing! Must See! Start at the legacy museum and use the free shuttle bus to get to the other areas of the legacy series. Check out the theater inside where the restrooms are. Photography is limited in this area. 10/10 recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. It is a self guided tour, but there are guides along the trail to help if needed. The park is not only beautiful, but I learned a lot as well. I definitely recommend this to families.

Beautiful and deeply moving artwork. I was able to find my family’s names on the wall. Photos are not allowed inside, only at the beginning and end.

This site is truly a must-visit and was one of the most memorable stops on my tour of historic locations in Alabama. The park’s ambiance is thoughtfully designed, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Located on the river that historically brought enslaved individuals into the city and near the train tracks used for transportation, the site holds a profound, almost sacred, significance. The exhibits are deeply personal and emotionally impactful. I visited before the official opening, and at that time, entry was strictly controlled with tickets available only online. While this procedure may have changed, I recommend checking in advance and securing your timed entry tickets ahead of time, even on weekdays. A complimentary shuttle service connects the Sculpture Park with the nearby Legacy Museum, both of which are essential visits. Parking is ample at the Park, but remember that the entire experience is outdoors, so be sure to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes. Note that photography is not permitted inside the Park.

Wow. They've got some major works of art for viewing along a trail that documents indigenous and the black trials and tribulations during and after the beginnings of America. The art is worth the visit. The staff are very friendly and helpful.