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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 390 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality 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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elkhart, IN
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Definitely should be on your to do list for Memphis. A lot of history related to the Civil Right Movement. It was very busy the day we visited so be sure to allow more than an hour to see the museum.

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Grand Rapids, MI.
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I were in Memphis for 4 days and this was one of the musts to see while there. There is so much to read and see about the civil rights, M.L. King Jr., and so much more. This is truely a place to spend a few hours in. To be at the place where a great man... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I really liked the exhibit that showed the room where Dr. King was shot, one of my all-time favorite exhibits would be the exhibits of finding the killer, Lee Earl Ray. One thing I didn't like, was in the Finding the Killer exhibit, some of the objects were copies. Another thing was, the parking. The lot was very full and... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A Wonderful Experience For ALL Ages! Young or Old Will Appreciate The Civil Rights Musuem it's More Than Just The Lorraine Motel..It Explains An Era Of Events In History For All Americans..

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Texarkana, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This was very educational. My family loved this experience. Reasonable priced educational tour that the family enjoyed and will talked about for years to come.

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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have visited this museum 3 times over the years, and it affects me the same each time. It's very educational and emotional. I believe there was not a dry eye by the end of the museum. You should allow at least one hour to complete the tour.

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england
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

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

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 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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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

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

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