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The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles key episodes of American civil rights movement & its legacy to inspire participation in civil & human rights globally.

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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.

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An internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the Museum was recognized as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Top 25 U.S. Museum, USA Today's Top 10 Best American Iconic Attractions; Top 10 Best Historical Spots in the U.S. by TLC's Family Travel; Must See by the Age of 15 by Budget Travel and Kids; Top 10, American Treasures by USA Today; and Best Memphis Attraction by The Commercial Appeal and the Memphis Business Journal.

Address: 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Phone: (901) 521-9699
State: Tennessee
Zip Code: 38103


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Probably one of the best museums I have ever visited - absolutely fantastic! The museum is beautifully designed, and the huge amounts of information are laid out in such a way where you don’t feel overwhelmed. Also an incredibly moving experience, and there were several people (myself included) who cried at various times. I cannot recommend visiting this museum enough - you simply MUST pay it a visit.
9 years ago (29-11-2017)
The presentations are compelling and thorough with a much longer history than I expected. We suggest taking a couple of days and breaking up the visit unless you can absorb a lot. I would say it is good for youth but who have interest in the subjects at hand, but would not have appealed to our child at a young age.
9 years ago (28-11-2017)
This place was awesome. So much interesting history and information. The Lorraine Hotel in room where Martin Luther King jr. Was shot is spectacular. They have done a wonderful job of preserving it. You can see right across the street where the shot was fired from. Very interesting to see firsthand. I would say that if you don't want to pay the admission to the museum, it's still worth going to see the memorial and hotel which is located on the same grounds.
9 years ago (27-10-2017)
Excellent and moving museum. If possible, plan to spend a few hours here. You walk through the museum at your own pace, and it is nicely set up so that as you move through the museum you are moving chronologically throughout the history of civil rights. Beal Street a few blocks away rounds out a nice day.
9 years ago (15-12-2017)
I have visited this museum on many occasions, field trips and personal excursions. It is certainly an enlightening experience that many people should have. They also have great multipurpose event space to accommodate parties, banquets, and meetings.
9 years ago (08-12-2017)
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