Definitely bring the kids here. Let us appreciate and learn from our history. Very well done. More

This is a vast educational facility that offers a great visual and audio experience. You can see real-life relics from the Civil Right movement, and some of the volunteers there can give you their first-hand accounts of their experiences during that time. It's AWESOME! More

I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to check out the Civil Rights Institute. Turns out, everyone should have to come here and see what things were like in the not-too-distant-past first hand. Very interactive, especially listening to the oral histories. My take is that this isn't to perpetuate what happened, but rather, help all of us find... More

Very interactive museum with lots of must see history. The exhibits are very interactive. Try to visit the church across the street. We had a tour with a school group. Very intense and gives you a great sense of history. More

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is one of the best museums I've ever been in covering the Civil Rights Museum/Black History. I love how interactive it is as well. More

This museum is top-natch. The displays are well designed and the multimedia exhibits engage you right from the beginning. Use the institute and its resources to teach young people about the struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of the Civil Rights movement. Some displays are quite sobering and some disturbing. Seeing a KKK robe up close was a chilling experience. Take a... More

My entire family had the pleasure of visiting this institute on one of our many family trips to Birmingham. It provides those with an opportunity to understand the struggles and sacrifice of special individuals during an unfortunate time in our history. This institution does an amazing job connecting us with our past so that we might be able to learn.... More

I stopped in Birmingham on my way from New Orleans to Knoxville to visit my grandparents, and I did so specifically to see this museum, which is so well-done. The exhibits are informative and moving. I was especially struck by the education exhibit, mostly because I think many of those inequalities still exist today. Be prepared to spend a lot... More

An amazing collection depicting the civil rights struggle and the role played by Birmingham. All our family (2 adults, 1 teen, 1 pre-teen) members really learned a great deal about the history of the civil rights movement... all done in interesting, creative and eye-catching displays. Very well done and quite educational. More