$15
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BCRI Members: Free
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Holiday Closure Hours
We will be closed December 22, 2023 - January 2, 2024, for collective rest. We will return on Wednesday, January 3, 2023, for normal business hours.
We will be open on Monday, January 15th for MLK Day. Details will be listed on the upcoming events page in the near future.
Why Visit The BCRI?
Our mission is to enlighten each generation on civil and human rights by exploring our common past and working together in the present to build a better future.
About The BCRI
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a cultural and educational research center that promotes a comprehensive understanding for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham.
King Day 2023
Join us for a day of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of engaging activities & performances from Birmingham artists! The event is free. Please register to reserve your time slot. The day’s activities include scavenger hunts & quizzes, Galleries Alive, Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, a live reenactment of the “Letter From Birmingham Jail” from inside the actual jail cell and Greetings from the Mayor, BCRI Leadership, & FedEx Partners
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
Opened November 19, 2022 Experience an immersive exhibit that tells Emmett and Till-Mobley's story in straightforward terms with quotes, first-hand accounts, historic photos, videos and interactives that inform and inspire crucial conversations.
The Exhibitions
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Members are the foundation of BCRI’s community of support.
BCRI Membership
If you’re looking for a way to give back and to invest in the work that we are doing, a general membership is a great way for you to stay up to date on all of our current news and gain access to our exclusive member events.
"I’ve visited several times and I learn something new each time. The tour guides young & older are very knowledgeable and friendly. "
Joyce Young
Museum Goer
Ticket Options
Choose from our comprehensive list of guided, sightseeing, and family packages. We also offer group and student rates!
