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Freedom Rides Museum

210 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-3188
Ranked #10 of 33 attractions in Montgomery
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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- May 25, 2012
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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

If you are interested in learning about Montgomery, or in the heritage of place, or in the civil rights movement, don't miss visiting this museum! It tells an important story in multiple ways. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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Our teen group, PEACE Birmingham, visited the Freedom Rides Museum on March 31, 2012 as part of our annual weekend trip. We found the staff to be welcoming, flexible, well-informed, and, most important, able to hold our teens' attention for an hour. Although the museum is small, the outside and inside exhibits powerfully tell the story of the courageous men... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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I visited this museum as part of learning more about the Civil Rights movement. The ladies working there were so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the museum, the history, and educating the public. Although there are limited "artifacts" from when it was the Montgomery Greyhound bus station, they do have a revolving art exhibit related to the freedom riders, the... More

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BF
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

I was glad to get the chance to enter this historic space. The staff here are very accommodating and knowledgeable. Interesting to learn about the history of the building. Hopefully in the future the site will be able to acquire permanent exhibits and "interactive features" to engage the visitors about this dramatic period in history. Nice gift shop with some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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Unfortunately there isn't any original items from that period with the exception of the floors but the museum personnel was very knowledgeable and informative about the events leading up to the riots which made visiting here wonderful. If you love history it is a must see. More

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