Excellent job in presenting history of the Black struggle in America. more

When I walked up to the motel where Martin Luther King was murdered and saw it just as it appeared on TV back in 1968, I couldn't help but choke up. It is a very moving sight. The museum itself isn't quite so impressive for the most part. The introductory film is good, but the displays, while very informative, are... more

I would recommend this to everyone, old and young(12 and up). Be sure to allow plenty of time and get the headphones. There is a lot of reading and the headphones help. It was very informative and moving. more

Yes there is a lot of reading panels but the narration on the headsets sums up each section very well so you stop and read wherever you feel led. The copy of the "Montgomery bus" was powerful and not tasteless in my opinion. It helped me to try and wrap my head a little bit around the experience in the... more

Yes, while in Memphis, a trip to the Lorraine Motel is a must do. One cannot just bypass a spot in which a great American was struck down. But, don't get your hopes up for the museum itself. Reading, reading, and more reading. Panel after panel, case after case. In fact, other than the personal belongings of Ray, a Montgomery... more

Too many people do not understand their country's history, and this museum will edify anyone on the civil rights movement not matter how knowledgable they think they are on the topic. Plan on spending at least two hours reading the copious documents and studying the telling photos. Then move across the street to the second part of the museum, which... more

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

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

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