Celebrating 30 years!

30th FreeDom Award

The 30th Freedom Award honorees are MICHELLE OBAMA and THE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN led by REV. DR. WILLIAM BARBER and REV. DR. LIZ THEOHARIS. The Freedom Award will be virtually presented live October 14.  Online ticketing available September 6.

30th Anniversary Free Day

We're SOLD OUT on Saturday, September 25, thanks to our visitors!  We appreciate your support for 30 years.  Special thanks to FedEx for making free admission possible.

Plan your visit now

This history is more important than ever.  We remain seriously committed to the safety of our guests and staff and to sharing the stories that changed our nation. We invite you to be a change maker. Schedule your visit the National Civil Rights Museum.

Museum Events

Book Talk – Until I Am Free 

Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America

October 6 • 6:00pm Central

Join Keisha N. Blain in conversation with Donna Brazile for the launch of Blain’s new book, Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America.  This highly anticipated book shines a light on Hamer’s life, ideas, and political strategies, situating her as a key political thinker of the Civil Rights Movement

Past Virtual Events

Small But Mighty Story time

Since 2017, the Museum has presented its Small but Mighty Storytime for Young Activists and Families.  With the recent pandemic, the museum’s Education Department is delivering this program online with virtual book readings by museum K-12 Educator, Dory Lerner.  The sessions are a time to explore new interests, discover exciting places, and learn history while at home and engage young minds. Dory will introduce principles of nonviolence and peace, encourage friendship and discuss activism. As she reads stories aloud and demonstrates fun activities, her goal is to realize the potential in young listeners to help make the world a better place.

At the Lorraine Newsletter

Spring 2021 – We reopened to the public on March 1 after closing at the end of 2020. We are operating with limited capacity, with the hopes of increasing visitors gradually through the summer, our peak season. We continue to provide our visitors and staff with a safe environment by practicing social distancing, wearing face masks and sanitizing throughout the day. Learn our new hours of operation and make a reservation to visit at www. civilrightsmuseum.org/visit.

#IMAGINEANAMERICA

ImagineAnAmerica is a digital platform that heightens awareness of the privilege and necessity of voting. It encourages us to get out and vote, no matter what!  It connects voters to resources that enable community activism and accountability.