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National Civil Rights Museum

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ADDRESS:450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
PHONE:9015219699
EMAIL:contact@civilrightsmuseum.org
WEBSITE:http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
AVERAGE RATING
5.0
41+ reviews
Yelp
5
12+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5
28+ reviews

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National Civil Rights Museum Details

DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.... more on Property Information by Wcities
Museum focuses on the Civil Rights Movement in America through private collections... more on tripadvisor.com
The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, the... more on civilrightsmuseum.org
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., came to Memphis in early April of 1968 in support of the city's striking garbage collectors. He checked into the Lorraine Motel as he always did when visiting Memphis. On April 4, he stepped out onto the balcony... more on frommers.com
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2.5
Somewhat disappointing
(Jul 1, 2007)
This was a high priority sight for us, so we got there at opening time (9am) on our first day. They weren't open. It was almost 15 minutes before they opened the door. Then they still weren't ready. It was another...
anneofthieves , a user of Tripadvisor, link_url = "#{r.url}#userReviewRatings" Read full review on Tripadvisor
5.0
The Motel Where MLK Was Shot & A Fascinating Museum
(12/19/04)
Every American should go to this museum. The motel where part of the museum is located brings back vivid memories of the picture where MLK was talking to others on the "balcony"...
Phyllis Anne Lovell , a user of travel.yahoo.com, Read full review on travel.yahoo.com
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3.5
An Important Location With a Little Controversy
(Jun 16, 2007)
We arrived on a Tuesday, the only day the Museum is closed. We could park for free, and walk to and see the Balcony where...
classicdj , a user of Tripadvisor, link_url = "#{r.url}#userReviewRatings" Read full review on Tripadvisor
5.0
A Walk Through American History
(11/24/05)
I think this was the highlight of my visit to Memphis. It was like becoming a part of the...
katkrea , a user of travel.yahoo.com, Read full review on travel.yahoo.com
DIRECTIONS
close to: At Huling Ave
OPEN HOURS
9am-5pm Mon, Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun; Jun-Aug: 9am-6pm Mon, Wed-Sat; 1pm-6pm Sun, Mon, Wed-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm. From May-Aug, open until 6pm
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