Step back into history
One of the things that makes Birmingham a popular destination for tourist is the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. Birmingham was the battleground for the Civil Rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s. This museum pays tribute to the heroes and heroines of that era. The museum first open its doors in 1992, but the idea for the museum came back in the 1970’s.
What makes the museum unique is the actually artifacts from the actually events that had taken place such as the jail where Dr. Martin Luther king wrote his famous letter from the Birmingham jail. Another artifact is of a burned out bus that is part of an exhibition called “Bus Ride to Freedom”.
Other exhibitions include the Barriers Gallery, which chronicles what life was like in a segregated society in the 1920’s t0 1954. Some of the featured artifacts include segregated streetcar, and segregated water fountains. Touring the museum gives you a feel for what life was like for African-Americans during those times.
The museum also features a Human Rights Gallery which visitors can use the interactive media to give them a sense of the international scope of the movement of human rights around the world. The Birmingham Civil Rights Museum is a great place for anyone who is interested in studying the history of civil rights not only in this country, but also around the globe.
For more information call (205) 328-9696
Admission Prices:
Adults $10.00
Group Rate $7.00 (25 or more adults)
Senior Citizens (65 and over) $5.00
College Students (with ID)
$4.00
Children (17 and under)
FREE
