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The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, assassination site of Dr.MLK
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A 501(c)3 organization, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles the American civil rights movement, examines today’s global civil and human rights issues, provokes thoughtful debate and serves as a catalyst for positive social change.

10/27/2026

“Voting isn’t magic. It’s medicine.” In this 2023 conversation with the National Civil Rights Museum, Stacey Abrams reflects on voting, using your voice and why change doesn’t happen through a single election. As Election Day approaches, we’re revisiting her words as part of Democracy in Action, our ongoing exploration of voting, civic participation and the history that shapes both. Watch the full clip to hear her perspective and use your voice on Novemeber 3rd.

10/25/2026

Coming soon to the National Civil Rights Museum: The Record Remains. Experience seven powerful works from Memphis artist Ephraim Urevbu’s Untold Stories series, presented alongside photographs and primary sources documenting racial violence in American history. Inspired by Ida B. Wells’ A Red Record, the exhibition examines why preserving—and confronting—the historical record still matters.

📅 On view November 4 – December 31, 2026📍 State of Tennessee Gallery

🎟️ Included with Museum admission.
Plan your visit at civilrightsmuseum.org.

10/24/2026

in 2005, we remember the life and legacy of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, one of the most influential civil rights activists in American history.

Her courage, dignity, and lifelong commitment to justice continue to inspire us to stand for freedom, equality, and human rights for all.

📸 courtesy of Don Cravens/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images

10/23/2026

The tour continues. 👀

We’re back with Gracie for Part 2 of our Legacy Building tour, taking you deeper into the stories, spaces and history that connect the Movement’s past to the work that followed. Because the story of the Civil Rights Movement didn’t end in 1968—and neither does your Museum experience.

Come see what’s waiting inside the Legacy Building at the National Civil Rights Museum.

🎟️ Plan your visit this Fall and experience Legacy for yourself. https://civilrightsmuseum.org/visit/

10/21/2026

in 1921, President Warren G. Harding delivered a speech in Alabama condemning lynching and calling attention to the urgent need for civil rights protections.

At a time when racial terror and white supremacist violence devastated Black communities across the Deep South, Harding’s remarks marked a notable presidential stand against injustice.

📸 courtesy of Brittanica

10/19/2026

This Halloween, we’re turning candy into civic power! Join us at the National Civil Rights Museum for a family-friendly evening of tricks, treats, and voter empowerment!

🎃 Trick-or-treat at the Museum
🍬 Candy, voter resources & giveaways
🎶 DJ, kids’ activities & an on-site food truck
🗳️ Get help checking your voter registration, finding your polling place, and making your Election Day plan!

THEME: “VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!”
Come dressed as a civil rights hero or voting rights champion! Share the story behind your costume and celebrate the trailblazers who fought for our right to vote.

Bring the whole family, grab some treats, and leave ready to make your voice heard! Register to attend at https://civilrightsmuseum.org/event/trick-or-vote/

10/17/2026

Think you've seen everything the National Civil Rights Museum has to offer? Think again. 👀
Museum educator Gracie is taking us behind the scenes of the Legacy Experience—sharing stories, spaces, and interactive moments that many visitors don't expect.

This is Part 1 of our tour, and trust us...you'll want to see what's upstairs.

👉 Follow for Part 2!📍

Better yet, come experience the Legacy Experience for yourself at the National Civil Rights Museum. https://civilrightsmuseum.org/visit/

10/16/2026

in 1995, hundreds of thousands gathered on the National Mall for the Million Man March, a historic call for African American unity, family, and community empowerment.

Organized by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, the march drew support from influential voices including Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks, Cornel West, Maya Angelou, and Stevie Wonder.

📸 courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

10/16/2026

The right to vote should never come at the cost of a life.

Last night’s Murder on the Hatchie Book & Author Talk offered a sobering reflection on the history of racial violence, the courage of those who fought for justice, and why understanding our past is essential to protecting our future.

The evening was heavy, the history was sobering, and the conversation was necessary. Through education, remembrance, and reflection, we are reminded that understanding our past is essential to protecting our future.

📚 Continue the conversation beyond the room. Beginning October 20, purchase your copy of Murder on the Hatchie at the National Civil Rights Museum Bookstore or online at shop.civilrightsmuseum.org.

Address

450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19015219699

Website

http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

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