reopening march 1.
PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE.
The National Civil Rights Museum will REOPEN MARCH 1, 2021. We are committed to maintaining a safe experience for our guests during the pandemic by managing a flow of guests every 15 minutes. Guests are required to purchase timed tickets online prior to visiting the Museum to maintain social distancing and capacity guidelines provided by health officials.
Safety Measures

Staff and guests are required to wear face masks inside the Museum with masks provided for guests who arrive without them. Staff will undergo daily temperature checks. Additional hand sanitizer dispensers and regular disinfection are part of the Museum’s plan to protect everyone’s health. Throughout the Museum, signage and floor markings will help visitors maintain social distancing six feet apart. Water fountains will be disabled. There will be frequent sanitization of high touch areas daily.
Experience Modifications
Interpretive talks will be held outdoors in temperature-controlled shelter in the museum courtyard. Staff also will be strategically placed within exhibits for gallery tours and to assists visitors.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hours
Monday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
CLOSED |
Thursday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Friday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Saturday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sunday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Average museum experience is 1.5 hours.
Guests who begin their visit within last hour
should expect an abbreviated experience.
Policies acceptance required to confirm tickets.
Museum Holidays
Due to COVID-19, we may make adjustments to the holiday calendar as needed. Traditionally, the museum and administrative offices are closed on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
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The museum is open on the following holidays, however administrative offices are closed:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day