Civil Rights Memorial Center
Civil Rights Memorial Center things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Plan your stay
Posts
😵7,800-Yard Extreme Challenge! This Golf Course Is Hardcore!
DoraDora
00
While in Montgomery for work, I visited the Civil Rights Memorial the weekend before Election Day, in the heart of the Confederacy, where some monuments still stand. The 'Traveling While Black" exhibit is a virtual reality experience, allowing you to sit in on conversations at Ben's Chili Bowl (a safe haven for Blacks), as we weren't welcomed in restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc. on our journeys. It'll be open until January. Stirring, haunting presentations of this country's racial struggles were admittedly hard to watch, but this visit was needed. Though hurtful, it's necessary to see where we've come from to forge the path toward equality and justice for ALL. The division I see daily makes me sad for humanity, but I know there is hope. Change starts with ALL OF US. Let's purposely show that we matter to each other!
LaShan LaGuanLaShan LaGuan
30
The museum was nice but quite small. I went there expecting much more and found myself disappointed by the size. The museum is impactful for its size, harking to the phrase; big things come in small packages. It can easily be done thoroughly in an hour, I recommend you visit the Memorial and the Dexter Baptist Church in an afternoon. Those two sites combined really tell the story of Civil Rights Movement's past and looking to the future. The water fall outside, that has a list of major events in the Civil Rights movement, was a favorite of mine. Admission is $2, Active Military and Children are free. They take debit and credit cards and also cash.
Evan MuxenEvan Muxen
30
No sense in missing this small museum if you're already in Montgomery..just know that the sculpture isn't there right now - they let you know that a part of the memorial isn't available, but it wasn't really clear until we got there AND asked repeated questions that the highly-praised feature is being stored offsite while repairs are being done to the area it was stored in. This is a mistake - the sculpture should be stored somewhere where it could at least be seen. The museum itself has some good features, but frankly, their website is better. The addition of your name to the display is great for kids. The staff are great, and the facility itself is small, but very well appointed. No wasted space, for sure. If the history of the CRM is new to you, then this is an informative little stop; particularly as it ties the condition of poverty to the struggle for rights for all.
Miz WinfreyMiz Winfrey
30
The Civil Rights Memorial is a thoughtful tribute to the africans who were victims of murdered through legal and illegal lynching. You feel their spirits crying out for justice. I felt the impact even more when I found one of my great granddads' names hanging there. I had no idea how close the injustice was to my family. The Memorial reminded us of all the forgotten african ancestors who were murdered through the injustice of a society that didn't value their lives. A must-see exhibit for those interested in the history of the African in the American South.
BV Max'sBV Max's
00
We stopped here on a trip on our way to Florida it was my best friend and my daughters. Beautiful time of reflection. A quite time to honor those who lost their life to make ours better. It did remind me of the memorial that was in Washington DC for the Vietnam vets. I was surprised to see the water coming down the wall as well as the granite fountain with the names on it.
Angela BridgesAngela Bridges
40
Nearby Attractions Of Civil Rights Memorial Center
The Legacy Museum
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Rosa Parks Museum
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium
Alabama State Capitol
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
The First White House of the Confederacy
The Hank Williams Museum
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church

The Legacy Museum
4.9
(1.9K)Click for details

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
4.5
(1.7K)Click for details

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
4.9
(1.1K)Click for details

Rosa Parks Museum
4.7
(783)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Civil Rights Memorial Center
Wintzell's Oyster House
Bibb Street Pizza Company
Chris' Famous Hotdogs
Dreamland BBQ
SaZa Serious Italian Food
Hamburger King
Jalapenos in The Alley
NYC Gyros
Island Delight
Prevail Union | MGM

Wintzell's Oyster House
4.1
(1K)Click for details

Bibb Street Pizza Company
4.3
(925)Click for details

Chris' Famous Hotdogs
4.4
(880)Click for details

Dreamland BBQ
4.4
(1.4K)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
Map
Phone
(334) 956-8439
Call
Website
splcenter.org
Visit
Reviews
Overview
4.8
(423 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
accessibility
Description
The Civil Rights Memorial is an American memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, created by Maya Lin. The names of 41 people are inscribed on the granite fountain as martyrs who were killed in the civil rights movement. The memorial is sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
attractions: The Legacy Museum, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, The First White House of the Confederacy, The Hank Williams Museum, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, restaurants: Wintzell's Oyster House, Bibb Street Pizza Company, Chris' Famous Hotdogs, Dreamland BBQ, SaZa Serious Italian Food, Hamburger King, Jalapenos in The Alley, NYC Gyros, Island Delight, Prevail Union | MGM

- Please manually select your location for better experience