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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel

405 Mulberry St., Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-9699
Ranked #1 of 85 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 384 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Leisure education, City walk sightseeing
Description: Museum focuses on the Civil Rights Movement in America through private collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs.
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england
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

interesting museum lots and lots to see - allow plenty of time More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I went a couple of years ago and must say the museum is incredible. It is easy to devote an entire morning or afternoon to tour both the museum at the Lorraine Motel and the exhibit across the street. There are parts of the exhibit which are necessary, but still might cause some to feel uncomfortable, which is a good... More

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Atlanta, GA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

A Must See. Exhibits and video take one through the days and hours leading up to MLK's death - all in the exact place where it all happened. Across the street is part 2 - the building and window from which the fatal shot came with exhibits explaining all the theories and trails to find who was involved, all the... More

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Cascade, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Very moving, interesting and educational. The Motel, as part of the museum, makes it all so real and emotional. More

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Huntington Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Being at the site where Martin Luther king was killed made the museum even moe effective. More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

People under the age of 40 probably do not know much of the discrimation that was rampart in the U.S. and was accepted as "normal". This museum can open the eyes of those in the under 40 group to a world that they might not believe actually happened. The museum explains the plight of minorites and their struggle with equality.... More

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polar0811
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The most moving moment I may have experienced in my life. To be standing in the same spot that such a tragedy took place is something I will not forget. I was also fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet Rev Kyles who happened to be there that day as well. To really see the brutality and hatred that... More

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See 4 more reviews by grizzly323 for Memphis
Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

While planning our trip to Memphis, I really didn't have a huge desire to visit this place. In fact I kind of planned it as our last stop so if we didn't get to it, no big deal. But my wife insisted we go. So on our way out of Memphis we stopped in. And I must say. This should... More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We took my wife grandmother and our two sons the museum.A truly wondeful museum. This place puts you right in the middle of the civil rights movement. The exhibits show the struggle and fight that civil rights movement caused. Overall, the musuem put the the civil rights movement into prospective. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I've been here a couple of times. This is a chillling time-capsule of the 1960's. Dr. King's hotel room has been preserved behind glass and you can feel his presence in the room. That alone is worth the price of admission. More

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