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Group Tours
No trip to Memphis would be complete without a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum – a one-of-a-kind excursion for school, church and tour groups, family reunions, corporate outings, business meetings, receptions, and more.
Groups of 20 or more (with at least two week’s notification of your visit) qualify for a reduction in admission price. See General Group Guidelines below for more information.
After your tour, we encourage you to visit the Museum’s Café and Gift Shop, where you’ll find many unique, one-of-a-kind items related to African-American culture and heritage, and the American civil rights movement.
General Group Guidelines
- Group rates apply for 20 or more people
- Group tour reservations must be booked at least two weeks in advance to qualify for a group discount*
- Unscheduled groups arriving without a prior reservation are not eligible for the special discount rate
- Complimentary tickets provided for tour escorts and bus drivers
- Special student group rates are available.
- Free motor coach parking is available
- The average length of the tour is 2 to 2 ½ hours
*Call for Group Rate
Bus drivers/escorts receive complimentary admission
One free chaperone per each seven children.
Note: Audio tours are available for $2.00 more and must be requested at the time of booking. Tour guides are available for an additional cost of $35.00 per hour.
Group Tour Reservation Information
When you are ready to book your tour, please have the following information ready:
- School/organization/group address, phone number, e-mail or fax number
- Names of both the group contact and group leader (if different)
- Date and time you would like to tour
- Number of people planning to tour
Helpful hints:
- It’s best to have a few alternate dates in mind before calling.
- Check your school’s calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Be aware of time constraints that could affect your visit (i.e. bus schedules, travel times, etc.) and make your booking agent aware of them.
Who to call to book your tour:
For school grades K-8, tour operators or corporations desiring to schedule a group tour, call Vella Powell at 901-521-9699, ext. 224 or e-mail vpowell@civilrightsmuseum.org.
For school grades 9-12, colleges, churches, family reunions or non-profit organizations desiring to schedule a group tour, call Nanette Wilson at 901-521-9699, ext. 235 or e-mail nwilson@civilrightsmuseum.org.
For all other sales inquires, call Vella Powell at 901-521-9699, ext. 224 or e-mail vpowell@civilrightsmuseum.org
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