Martin Luther King, National Civil Rights Museum

National Civil Rights Museum offers free admission in honor of MLK Jr. Day
HONORING MLK - Visitors can celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights icon at the museum in Downtown Memphis with a special emphasis on its theme of "Community Over Chaos." It will be open for extended hours from 8 a.
Hundreds flock to the National Civil Rights Museum for annual ‘King Day’ celebration
The festivities are wrapping up after a full day of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the National Civil Rights Museum.
MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
From a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to MLK Days of Service, here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.
National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates ‘Community Over Chaos’ With Free Admission On MLK Day
Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.
‘Community Over Chaos’: National Civil Rights Museum set to honor MLK with celebration open to all
As you prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Monday, the National Civil Rights Museum is inviting everyone to its big celebration.
MLK Day brings volunteers to Civil Rights Museum
Dozens of volunteers answered the call to serve Monday on a very cold Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The National Civil Rights Museum opened its doors, free of charge, as they have
Organizers march from 201 Poplar to Civil Rights Museum
In frigid temperatures, dozens of demonstrators marched Monday from outside of the Shelby County Jail to the National Civil Rights Museum in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, calling for justice and unity.
Grizzlies and National Civil Rights Museum honor trailblazing athletes
Throughout the city Monday, everyone took a moment to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Memphis Grizzlies with the National Civil Rights Museum awarded three trailblazers the museum’s sports legacy award.
Man recounts teenage days aiding worker’s strike during MLK’s last visit to Memphis
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What Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith learned during visit to National Civil Rights Museum
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Recent travelers agreed the National Civil Rights Museum should be at the top of anyone's list of things to see in Memphis. Housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was ...
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This Week in Memphis: Board votes on Feagins’ job; Young gets an award
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Ja Morant extends important Memphis streak on an emotionally revered day
Day is a huge day for the NBA. But even more so for the Memphis Grizzlies. The FedEx Forum, home of the Grizzlies, is less ...