Withers Collection Museum & Gallery

Very moving and powerful. Beautiful photos of a tough subject. It is very important that the world has these so we do not forget. Staff was very friendly and you can purchase prints.

absolutely striking and breathtaking photography and museum. documents the civil rights movement from a prominent black photographer at the time and is insanely moving. can’t even put it into words; just go. and it’s worth any donation you have. (moving from social importance to business) BUT i planned on giving $10-$20 per person as a donation when i arrived , but the lady at the front was remarkably forceful about taking my money (and honestly looking back i would have given more). but the lady at the entrance insisted i give a certain amount of money before entering …… which is illegal for a nonprofit to do. i used to run a nonprofit and if people didn’t want to pay, then so be it despite how important or recreational i thought our facility was - if they choose to take advantage then that’s on them. she would not let us enter unless we paid a certain amount. i understood the importance of the place and reveled in its history but nonetheless left with a sense of forced goodwill. i don’t like that - i planned to contribute more than what she asked regardless. but i asked about donation and she said i couldn’t enter unless i donated x amount. ?? i was going to give more than that but why treat visitors / patrons who are genuinely trying to learn and grow with such brashness and distain ? you should go but you should also check someone who forces you to give more money than you are able or willing ….. when you already planned on giving more. just rude. loved the museum tho but their focus on extorting poor people who want to learn and grow has GOT to be checked.

Excellent collection. Donate of your choosing for entry. Definitely worth a stop in. 1 large gallery space with additional spaces in the back. Great descriptions to provide context and nice staff - thank you for all the info Antonio and Isaiah!

A beautiful and moving museum and gallery. It was a privilege to view these photographs, and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. A can’t miss place to visit in Memphis.

Huge collection of BW photos. Nothing I cared to purchase; had the feel of “photographer’s second /third choice.” Some very interesting historical figures. The hostess was preoccupied with a personal crisis so I can’t speak to friendliness.

Excellent experience. The photos are very moving and the staff very informative. Free entry but I recommend dropping them some cash for all their hard work. So glad we went and checked it out.

This was an amazing experience!!! V is amazing and you really should have a conversation with her. Seeing history through photos and that bring a unique perspective. We could have spent hours just looking at the photos and learning about each photo. Take the time to watch the video.

I would highly recommend a visit and donation to the museum, it’s always thought provoking, helps give perspective, and allows you to see the world from another’s lens. There is beauty, peace, and sorrow in that, but it provides truth. Honesty is very important and I thank Mr Withers for his brilliant eye, wisdom, and work.