Legacy Reimagined.
History Activated.
This history is more important than ever. We remain seriously committed to the safety of our guests and staff, and to sharing the stories that changed our nation. We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit to the National Civil Rights Museum.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays
$18 Adults
Free for members & under 4
450 Mulberry St
Memphis, TN 38103
Visit the Museum
Plan Your Visit
Open 9–6 daily except Tuesdays. $18 adults, free for members and for Tennessee residents on Monday afternoons.
Group Tours
Bring 15 or more for a guided experience, with special rates and scheduling for schools, organizations, and travel groups.
Become a Member
Members keep the doors open — free admission all year, member perks, and deeper access to programs.
Host at the Museum
Gather in spaces shaped by history — ideal for meetings, receptions, and community events.
What's Happening
MLK Day at the Museum
Commemorate the legacy of Dr. King with programs, reflection, and community gathering.
Voices of the Movement
Hear the stories that shaped a nation — talks, screenings, and conversations.
Gather in historic spaces
Meetings, receptions, and community events on the grounds of the Lorraine Motel.
A Culture of Resistance: Slavery in America, 1619–1861
Walk through the origins of resistance that shaped the American civil rights movement — a permanent gallery at the heart of the Museum.
The struggle for human rights did not end in 1968.
Your membership and gifts keep this history alive for the next generation of change makers.