Sport G.
3/30/2023
We go here every time we have folks come to town. It's a must see opportunity. Not to be missed. Knowing the history is necessary to the freedoms we have in this country. If Black people can...
Freedom Rides Museum
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210 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
This small but powerful museum tells the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides that ended racial segregation in public transportation. It is located in Montgomery's former Greyhound Bus Station where student protesters faced a segregationist mob. Exterior exhibits trace the history of the rides and the pivotal events that happened in Montgomery. Interior exhibits include art, architecture, oral histories, and a video kiosk where Freedom Riders and others have told their story. Exterior exhibits and a cell phone tour are available 24/7 and are free. Small admission charged for interior exhibits during opening hours. Discount admission fees for groups of 10 or more booked in advance.
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4.519 reviews
Chris B.
8/10/2024
So much important history in one small building. Don't skip this museum. Tells the story of the Freedom Riders. The people who work there are incredibly kind and helpful.
Sharon H.
11/8/2021
They stood up so that we could sit down. Another stable to stop at while visiting Alabama. The Freedom Riders Museum has a lot of information on the Freedom riders. They tell the story through...
Hunter S.
10/7/2022
First, you can't take photos. But that's okay, this is mostly a factual museum. Based in a former bus terminal associated with the freedom rides, it lays out the very important and dangerous...
Richard R.
6/10/2019
As other reviews have mentioned, this is a small museum with a limited amount of displays and information. While the curator is indeed very enthusiastic and passionate, I don't think there is any...
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