Your visit, considered

Make room for
time to reflect.

A practical guide to the National Civil Rights Museum,
from planning your ticket to finding your way.

The Lorraine Motel and its tall sign beside the National Civil Rights Museum, with visitors in the brick courtyard

Before you go

Choose your experience

Check what your museum admission includes.

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Keep your ticket ready

Have your booking details ready for your visit.

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The details for a good day

Plan your visit to the National Civil Rights Museum

Opening times, useful amenities and a few things to know before you arrive.

The Lorraine Motel sign on a brick wall beside the museum, seen across a lawn with young trees

Opening times

All times are local to Memphis.

Museum: 09:00–17:00 · Monday and Wednesday to SundayClosed on Tuesdays. Last admission 16:00
Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, 24 and 25 DecemberAllow one and a half to two hours

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

The museum entrance on Mulberry Street, with National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel carved into the facade

Finding the museum

The museum is on Mulberry Street in downtown Memphis, at the Lorraine Motel.

450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103, USA

By car: free parking is available for museum guests; turn north on Mulberry Street from G.E. Patterson Avenue.
On arrival: check in 15 minutes before your entry time.
Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Open directions

The door of Room 306 on the Lorraine Motel balcony, with a red and white wreath on the railing

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

Free parking for museum guests.
Open captions on all films.
Assisted listening devices for the two main theatres.
A security check, where oversize bags are checked.

Bring a small bag: oversize bags must be checked with security. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

The National Civil Rights Museum building on Mulberry Street, with the Lorraine Hotel sign further down the street

A visit that works for you

All films have open captions, and assisted listening devices and transcripts are available at the admissions desk. Sign-language interpretation can be arranged with at least two weeks’ notice, and tour-guide interpretation for visually impaired visitors with 48 hours’ notice.

Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
Trained service animals are welcome; ask museum staff for assistance during your visit.

Ask us about planning your visit

A two-storey yellow-brick building with a tall Lorraine Hotel neon sign and a museum direction sign

Visit with respect

This is a place of remembrance: move quietly and give others room.
Photography is welcome in the exhibitions, but without flash; video needs the museum’s permission.
Oversize bags must be checked with security.
Sharp objects longer than 2.5 inches and weapons are not permitted.
Only trained service animals are allowed.

A little care keeps the museum a place of reflection for everyone.

A marble memorial plaque to Martin Luther King Jr., 1929–1968, outside the Lorraine Motel

Make time for a pause

Downtown Memphis has many places to eat before or after your visit.

Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
Leave room in your plans for a quiet pause after your visit.
Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Allow one and a half to two hours, and time to reflect afterwards.

Two white 1960s cars parked beneath the Lorraine Motel balcony and its wreath

A few details worth planning

Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
Start in the right place: check in at the museum entrance on Mulberry Street 15 minutes before your entry time.
Come prepared: comfortable shoes, a small bag and your timed ticket make the visit easier.
Leave space to linger: a typical visit takes one and a half to two hours.

Find your ticket option

Visitor information checked 10 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.