Freedom Rides Museum, Alabama, United States
4.5 (154 reviews) Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Price Range: from $23.00 Ranking #18 in Montgomery History Museums
Inspiring and humbling.
This small but powerful museum tells the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides that ended racial segregation in public transportation. It is located in Montgomery's former Greyhound Bus Station where student protesters faced a segregationist mob. Exterior exhibits trace the history of the rides and the pivotal events that happened in Montgomery. Interior exhibits include art, architecture, oral histories, and a video kiosk where Freedom Riders and others have told their story. Exterior exhibits and a cell phone tour are available 24/7 and are free. Small admission charged for interior exhibits during opening hours. Discount admission fees for groups of 10 or more booked in advance.
Address
210 S Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104-4006
Mobile
Website
http://www.freedomridesmuseum.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 13:39
Price range
from $23.00
User Ratings
4.5 based on (154 reviews)
Reviews
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4hrobinson1114 5:00 PM Oct 6, 2022
Worthwhile part of a civil rights tour
First, you can’t take photos. But that’s okay, this is mostly a factual museum. Based in a former bus terminal associated with the freedom rides, it lays out the very important and dangerous protest piece by piece, over 10-15 worded tiles. Most of the museum is words on a board, some photos, a few quotes, and some art exhibits. But the docents here are nice and helpful and it’s a great small adjunct to the other sites around Montgomery and the Civil Rights trail.
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4Jan_from_Atlanta 5:00 PM Nov 21, 2022
Very small but important history
The history of the Freedom Riders is integral to fully understanding the Civil Rights movement. While the museum is very small, there is plenty to learn and the staff is very helpful. Admission is $5.00. Hours: 11:00 am–4:00 pm Tuesday-Friday, and Noon-4:00 pm Saturday. Exterior Exhibit: Always open
