Interactive museum and memorial honoring civil rights martyrs and promoting justice through exhibits, film, and the powerful Wall of Tolerance.
General Information
Last entry at 4:15pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and major holidays
The outdoor memorial is accessible 24 hours a day
Children (ages 8–18): $2
Children under 8: Free
Free admission on select holidays such as Juneteenth
Leashed pets allowed in the outdoor memorial plaza
How to Get There
From downtown Montgomery, head east on Dexter Avenue, turn right onto South Bainbridge Street, then left onto Washington Avenue to reach the memorial entrance.
Overview
The Civil Rights Memorial Center, operated by the Southern Poverty Law Center, is a moving tribute to the martyrs of the American Civil Rights Movement and a call to action for justice and tolerance. Located in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, the center complements the adjacent Civil Rights Memorial designed by Maya Lin, which features a circular black granite table inscribed with the names of 40 individuals who lost their lives in the struggle for equality. Water flows continuously over the table, inviting visitors to reflect and remember. Inside the center, exhibits highlight the stories of these individuals and others affected by hate crimes, connecting past and present struggles for civil rights.
The center includes a 56-seat theater showing the short film Faces in the Water, a classroom for educational programming, and the Wall of Tolerance, a digital installation where visitors can pledge to stand against hate. The center also features rotating exhibits and interactive displays that explore the broader impact of racism and injustice in America. With its powerful design and educational mission, the Civil Rights Memorial Center offers a deeply meaningful experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
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