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National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel

450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Featured Review : Even though I was only 3 when Dr. King was murdered, I remember my mom being so upset since he had admired his great man for many years. Growing up she told me about this great man named Dr. Martin Luther King and what h...See Full Review

  • Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5; open 1 hr later daily June-Aug.
  • Price:$13, Seniors-Students $11, Ages 4-17 $9.50, Under 3 Free, TN residents w/ID Monday after 3pm Free
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Honoring the Past

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • June 19, 2010
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Quote: Even though I was only 3 when Dr. King was murdered, I remember my mom being so upset since he had admired his great man for many years. Growing up she told me about this great man named Dr. Martin Luther King and what he did. I have admired this... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

From journal A Wicked Weekend in Memphis

National Civil Rights Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by megjay from Sheboygan, Wisconsin
  • August 30, 2006
Quote: The National Civil Rights Museum is a must see while in Memphis. It is located in the actual hotel where Martin Luther King was shot. You can see what his hotel room looked like when he stayed there and the balcony he was shot from. They also... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

From journal Memphis Fun

National Civil Rights Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by hjb from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • July 14, 2006
Quote: Very interesting and moving experience.We were glad to be able to take my children and try and make them understand the things that went on. Experienced a tornado warning whilst visiting and the staff were very helpful and efficient.

From journal Memphis Experience

National Civil Rights Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mre16 from Easton, Maryland
  • August 4, 2005
National Civil Rights Museum
Quote: The National Civil Rights Museum is riveting for all Americans of all races and cultures. The museum is set in the exact location of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Lorraine Hotel. The museum goes into great depths... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

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The National Civil Rights Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by DrewD from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
  • April 25, 2005
The National Civil Rights Museum
Quote: Unfortunately, the museum itself was closed that day, but just walking around the Lorraine Motel grounds sends shivers down your spine. All Americans of all races should visit at least once in there lives. I've been by many times over the years,... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

From journal Memorial Day in Memphis

National Civil Rights Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dwsmith78 from St. Louis, Missouri
  • January 7, 2005
Quote: This well-done museum tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States chronologically, through larger-than-life displays, interactive exhibts, and relics (including a burned-out, fire-bombed bus) that can even cause a white... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

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National Civil Rights Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by marciadarnell from Murray, Kentucky
  • August 19, 2001
Quote: On the site of the old Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, this museum is devoted to all aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Some of the subjects covered are the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Little Rock High... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

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The National Civil Rights Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Soulsearcher from Inglewood, California
  • March 16, 2001
Quote: This was the most poignant of museums that I visited. This museum traces the struggles of the civil rights movement in this country and it is housed in The Lorraine Hotel, which is the place that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assasinated. As you... Read the full National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel review

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