National Civil Rights Museum
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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/
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
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450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN
38103
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
