I am a british male and visited the Civil Rights museum in apr 2007. I'd like to think I had an idea of how black people were treated in the southern USA, but this museum still shocks and surprises, and reminds you just how unfair things were just when you think you are becoming desensitised to it all. The story... more

I have visited the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis twice. First, in the mid 90's and then again in the early 2000's. Both time a profound and deeply moving experience. Be prepared for goose-pimples and lumps in the throat. The bus in which Rosa Parks refused to stand up was the first exhibit that gave me goose pimples and I... more

Everything the previous travelers have said is absolutely true. After viewing both buildings and then walking outside and seeing the hotel, the cars as they were and the wreath marking the spot where it happened, you can't help but being moved. I would recommend this museum to everyone - probably not for very small children though as there is a... more

As you pull up and see the facade of the Lorraine Motel, memories of that fateful day come rushing back. The tragedy, the loss, the uncertain future. Dr King was "free at last" and we were left to live his legacy. The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis takes you through a chronological-topical serpentine that concludes with the actual room... more

I visited on a Tuesday, The Civil Rights Museum attached to the Lorraine Motel is Closed on Tuesdays, but we were still able to walk around the outside and view the balcony where Dr. King was assassinated and the building across the street from where James Earl Ray fire. This is one of the most historic places in Memphis and... more

Very well done and extremely moving. The fact that the museum is located in the hotel where MLK was assassinated really adds something to the whole experience. I am a white male and this museum really gives you insight into the whole black experience in the United States. I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS THIS MUSEUM TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF RACE,... more

Just to walk in the footstep of history was totally awesome. To be able to expirence and see this historic site gives you cold chills. The Lorraine Motel is preserved just as it was the evening the Dr. King was assassinated. Any visitor to Memphis should visit this historic site. more

The civil right museum is attached to the lorraine motel. It is $12 admission plus an extra $2 for the headset. It was a waste of money to pay the $12 let alone more. Take a picture of the outside where martin luther king was shot and move on. more

I want to thank the person for their review from Canada on their life changing review an the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Had I not read the review I would of missed out on the exspirence. To see where MLK was shoot. We left with an erey feeling. I will never forget it. This is also a good example... more