Museum preserving artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and exhibits that document the struggle for voting rights and the broader American Civil Rights Movement.
Friday to Sunday: By appointment only
Students: $4.50
Ages 55 and over: $4.50
How to Get There
From Downtown Selma: Travel east along U.S. Highway 80 Business toward the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and the museum is located immediately beside the bridge at 6 U.S. Highway 80 East.
Overview
The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute stands adjacent to the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge, one of the most significant landmarks in the story of the American Civil Rights Movement. Founded to preserve and share the history of the struggle for voting rights, the museum houses photographs, documents, personal memorabilia, and exhibits that examine the events leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Visitors encounter firsthand accounts and powerful displays that connect national history with the experiences of local activists who risked their lives in pursuit of equal access to the ballot box.
The museum's galleries chronicle key moments in the movement, including the Selma to Montgomery marches and the events of "Bloody Sunday," when peaceful demonstrators were attacked while crossing the nearby bridge. Through artifacts, archival materials, and educational programs, the institution honors the courage of those who challenged discrimination and expanded democratic participation in the United States. A visit offers both a moving historical experience and a deeper understanding of the continuing importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
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