The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, assassination site of Dr.MLK #HistoryMovesUsForward
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.
05/29/2026
Introducing the LEGACY LINE– our exclusive gift shop collection created for the museum’s Legacy Reopening. These pieces are more than souvenirs; they’re wearable stories that honor the past and support the future of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Shop the collection online and in-store, and carry the legacy forward.
https://shop.civilrightsmuseum.org/the-legacy-collection/
Every visitor brings their own story, perspective, and lived experience to the museum.
Through Our Stories, Our Museum, we’re creating space for those voices to be heard—because history isn’t just something we learn about. It’s something we carry forward through our memories, our communities, and the stories we choose to share.
These are just a few of the reflections we’ve collected so far.
What will you carry forward for future generations?
Add your voice to this growing archive of memory and activism. Submit your video, photo, or written reflection at the link in our bio—then share this reel with someone whose story needs to be heard, and invite them to join the conversation too. http://civilrightsmuseum.memfox.io/cztuah
05/27/2026
in 1958, Ernest Green became the first Black student to graduate from Little Rock’s Central High School in AR. He was one of the nine Black students who were known as the ‘Little Rock Nine.’
05/22/2026
Memphis showed up for The Legacy opening weekend—the energy, the voices, the moments… you had to be there, but there’s still time to experience it.
The Legacy is now open at the National Civil Rights Museum. Step into the stories, artifacts, and voices that continue to shape our fight for justice today. Summer extended hours have begun, with both the Lorraine and the Legacy open until 6 pm. Two Buildings. One Unforgettable Memory.
📍450 Mulberry St.
Purchase your tickets today. https://visit.civilrightsmuseum.org
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We asked our tour guide for the inside scoop, and his answer says it all. 😎
Add a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to your summer plans to learn more fun facts about Dr. King and to experience the civil rights story still being written. https://visit.civilrightsmuseum.org
05/19/2026
, we remember Malcolm X's birthday. His life was marked by both significant contributions and moments of controversy, but his legacy leans into brotherhood and self-determination.
Like Dr. King, Malcolm X dedicated his final years to advocating for equality, freedom, and justice before his untimely passing.
📸 photo courtesy of NCRM Collection
05/17/2026
in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that school segregation was unconstitutional, stating that segregation of public schools violated the 14th Amendment.
Though the ruling was still unconstitutional, its implementation would prove slow and be challenged at the state level.
📸 photo courtesy of NCRM Collection
The Legacy Experience officially reopens today, and this event is for the community!
Our doors open at the Lorraine Building at 9 am, and the Legacy Experience starts promptly at 10 am. We’re inviting Memphis to gather, reflect, and celebrate together at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Join us for:
• $15 admission all day (opening day only)
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony
• Live music and cultural performances
• Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences
• The launch of Our Stories. Our Museum, a summer community story-sharing initiative
Come as you are—bring your family, your neighbors, your students, your church, your friends. Let’s honor the past, uplift the present, and imagine what’s possible together.
You can purchase your tickets on-site, but online tickets are encouraged.
We hope to see you soon!
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |