Inside the National Civil Rights Museum: New Exhibitions, New Honors, and What Visitors Should Know
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 14, 2026 – The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is entering what it describes as a new era, combining fresh exhibitions with major annual recognition and a stated commitment to connecting America's civil rights history to present-day civic life. The museum, located at 450 Mulberry St., is open six days a week with adult admission priced at $20.00. Its current programming spans the origins of slavery, student protest movements, and the landmark Montgomery Bus Boycott, offering visitors one of the most comprehensive civil rights experiences in the country. With a new initiative called "Legacy Reimagined" now underway, the institution is expanding both its storytelling and its public reach.