Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a history museum Jefferson County Alabama located in United States.

9 / 10
140
ratings
  • Phone

    (205) 328-9696

  • Website

    bcri.org

  • Instagram

    No Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

    No X (Twitter)

  • Facebook

    No Facebook

  • Type

    History Museum

Address

520 16th St N (btw 5th & 6th Ave) Birmingham , AL 35203 United States

Comments / 29


Keywords:

civil rights movement self guided tours historic sites well education church exhibits art galleries museums
Jo Frei

This a self guided tour and incredibly moving and educational . A must see in Birmingham. Everyone should be educated on the civil rights movement and the historic racism in America.

patrick evans

Hospitable curator and very informative. The historical collections and art gallery are well cared and interactive.

Adil Ibrahim

Hands down, the most moving museum experience I've ever had. It should be required for all middle schoolers and high schoolers to visit here because a textbook just doesn't justice these images/vids.

C-SPAN

The Institute features a replica of the cell Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his famous letter "Letters from a Birmingham Jail" from. To learn more watch this CSPAN video. Read more

James Carr

Much larger than I thought, plan to spend at least 1 1/2 hours here and spend some time in the park across the street. Very interesting presentation.

Andrew Badenhorst

The best place to visit when you are interesting in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement . Visited Birmingham, Alabama during February 2013.

Ketina M

Great information and learning experience that I will bring my family to for a mini vacation.

Amy B

Do not miss. Interactive, interesting & compelling.

Chris Revelle

Heavy on text, but great insight to the history of Birmingham and its fight for equality.

Haley Vay Poynter

Incredible. Blessed opportunity for continuing education . A must-see-experience.

Meronique Kirsten Hammler

Good Historical insight and details of the era.

Katerina Matsa

Very educational and loved the real footage. Very friendly staff .

Bo Latham

Be sure to walk Kelly Ingram park across the street. And check out 16th Street Baptist Church as well ! Lots of history...

Soundtrack For a Revolution

The Mission of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is to promote civil and human rights worldwide through education ! Join the Revolution: http://ow.ly/8sS8E! Read more

Greg Shue

Forgot your student id? No worries. Show your AAA card for $3 off.

Miss JE

So much history to learn here.

Maureen Davis

Cool museum , very informative, but a very long walk

Steve Ray

Freedom riders bus exhibit !!

Latonia Nettles

Great history

Bill Fähëy

An amazing place to visit.

Yolanda K

AMAZING HISTORY!!

Dulcinea Cuellar Kimrey

You will leave transformed.

Yolanda K

Free Admission EVERY SUNDAY!!

Vivien Peterson

We spent quite a while reliving history...

Biz Traveldude

In the middle of a needed upgrade

Richard Hippe

If you are in Birmingham you must come here.

Regions Bank

The Institute is closed on Mondays.

Myra L. Walker- Williams

Civil rts leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth laid in repose here. Sad day to me RIP Rev. Shuttlesworth.

(G)AREE(B)

No camera and no backpacks allowed in building.

Adam Martin

Bring Kleenex

Similar places nearby :

7.9
History Museum
Negro Southern League Museum

Very well done. Learned so much. Must do. - Amy B

9.1
Historic and Protected Site
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Great place to see a concert. Alabama Shakes was amazing! - Jeff Hollis

7.2
Museum
Southern Museum of Flight

Great place. Try to get a tour, the guides have great stories. - Eike K

8.6
Park
Kelly Ingram Park

Historic park and great sculpture - Biz Traveldude

9.3
Brewery
Good People Brewing Company

Dia Del Gordo 2017! But you will never go wrong by choosing to visit Good People Brewery any day. Their worst beer is very good and many of GP's brews are absolutely world class. - Rob McDonald