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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 118 attractions in Memphis
Traveler Description: Museum focuses on the Civil Rights Movement in America through private collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, History museum, Other, Historic site, Monument
Activities: Leisure education, City walk sightseeing
Address: 405 Mulberry St. Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: 901-521-9699
Fax: 901-521-9740

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5 of 5 stars
kellymb 3 contributions
schoolmarm150@aol.com
Jul 6, 2009

When my husband and I went through the museum, we were very moved. We took our time and read many of the captions beneath the photos and displays. We were there over three hours and will go again the next time we are in Memphis. We paid the extra $2 for the audio headphones and recommend that. Since we were... more

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5 of 5 stars
vossjemi 24 contributions
Missouri
May 13, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I read some of the prior reviews that said they were upset about the free admission issue. The website clearly states its for Tennessee residents only. Any why wouldn't you want to pay to help keep these historical places going? We also found all of the employees to be very friendly and helpful. We went during the Taste of Chile... more

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2 of 5 stars
jalvanas 4 contributions
Providence, RI
Dec 29, 2008
3/6 found this review helpful

At this point of my trip, I have visited with great pleasure and enjoyment Graceland, the Stax Museum, Sun Studios, and unfortunately this museum. I was turned off from the moment I walked in the door as we went on Monday from 3-5, which they boast "free admission." Sadly, we were unaware that this only pertained to in-state residents, so... more

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5 of 5 stars
renshiue 3 contributions
Madison, WI
Dec 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Be prepared for huge amount of information! It may be tiring that there is no chair for relaxing in between. more

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4 of 5 stars
sarainglenwood 1 contribution
Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The information at the museum was incredible and really informative. I was a kid living in NY and after going through the exhibit, realized that I should have know a lot more about all this history than I did. I think every young person should make a point to go through the museum, as it really changes your perspective on... more

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3 of 5 stars
washaw 369 contributions
San Diego
Sep 10, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I'm of an age to be part of the civil rights movement graduating from high school in '63. And it broke my heart to hear Dr. King had been murdered, what a loss. I guess we are like other animals in being curious where it happened. This tribute will be a lasting reminder that it happened at a motel. And... more

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3 of 5 stars
bradshawgirl 51 contributions
Jackson, Miss.
Jul 22, 2008
9/9 found this review helpful

When we arrived at the National Civil Rights Museum, there was a line snaking out the door, in the heat. No one seemed to know if this was the line to get in, the line to purchase tickets, what. And there was no representative of the facility there to direct people. When we finally did make it inside, a museum... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hollyol 8 contributions
London, England
May 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

You really must include this as part of your Memphis itinerary. The museum is awesome! We spent 3.5 hours and thoroughly enjoyed it as it was very thought provoking and inspirational. One of the highlights of our Deep South fly drive more

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5 of 5 stars
stevesgirl 190 contributions
Buffalo, New York
May 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I cannot add much to the previous excellent reviews. One thing for sure is that there is much to see and much to read! We didn't allot enough time for our visit and had to rush through the last few exhibits. We spent about an hour and a half there, but you could easily spend twice that if not more... more

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5 of 5 stars
bogeyboi 21 contributions
Illinois
May 5, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I visited the NCRM with a colleague while in Memphis on business and will DEFINITELY bring my family next year! I took the audio tour, which wasn't bad because you can pause and resume the tour at any point. There is lots of reading (and rightfully so considering the historical significance). While walking through the exhibits, you lose any sense... more

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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel Address

405 Mulberry St., Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: 901-521-9699 Fax: 901-521-9740