Interactive museum honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott through immersive exhibits, historical artifacts, and educational programs.
General Information
Saturday: 9am to 3pm (last admission at 2pm)
Closed Sunday and major holidays
Closed daily from 12pm to 1pm for lunch
Ages 5–12: $5.50 (one wing) / $10.00 (both wings)
Ages 4 and under: Free
Discounts available for military, AAA, AARP, teachers, and college students with ID
How to Get There
From downtown Montgomery, head west on Dexter Avenue, turn left onto Montgomery Street, and the museum will be on your right near the intersection with Lee Street.
Overview
The Rosa Parks Museum, located on the campus of Troy University in Montgomery, Alabama, stands on the very site where Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. This pivotal act of civil disobedience sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a defining moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. The museum features immersive exhibits, including a life-size replica of the bus, original documents, and the “Cleveland Avenue Time Machine,” which transports visitors through the history of racial segregation and resistance.
Designed to educate and inspire, the museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibitions, as well as a Children’s Wing that presents the story in an age-appropriate, interactive format. Visitors can explore the broader context of the Civil Rights era while honoring the courage and legacy of Rosa Parks. With its central location, powerful storytelling, and commitment to social justice, the Rosa Parks Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to understand the struggle for equality in America.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Rosa Parks Museum, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
