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Muhammad Ali Center

144 N. Sixth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-9254
Ranked #7 of 44 attractions in Louisville
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Muhammad Ali Center is a cultural attraction and international education center inspired by the ideals of hometown hero Muhammad Ali. The Ali Center features 2 levels of award-winning exhibits, a five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, video of Ali fights, interactive boxing fun, two art galleries, children's Hope and Dream wall, meeting and event space, retail store and more. « less
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Willowick, Ohio, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A great historical display of Ali's life as a fighter and what he has accomplished since then Very informative and interesting More

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Hernando, FL
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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The museum is beautifully and tastefully done. Exhibits - some interactive - not only chronicle his boxing career but tell his life story from childhood to his humanitarian work. Even if you're not a boxing fan, this man's story is inspirational. More

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Mount Vernon, IA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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A great way to teach and show the younger generation the struggles with human relations and race relations in our country. The Ali Center is inspiring and very well designed. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Absolutely loved it. Took you back to each and every fight. You could read and actually hear Ali's words and thoughts. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This place is a real snooze-fest. It cost way too much money to build and the entrance fee is too high. I guess if you are a huge Ali fan it may be worth the money - maybe not. More

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Oxnard California
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Being a Muhammad Ali fan my whole life, I told my wife that we had to visit this museum if we were going to Louisville. Luckily we found time before our flight home. We went on a Wednesday, mid-day. The only other people I saw in the museum was the workers. We were told to start the tour on the... More

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Ventura, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We were in Louisville for the weekend and wanted to check out the museum before we left. The first video you see about Ali pretty much sums it all up. The rest of the museum is a repeat of what you see on the video. We went thru the museum fairly quickly. More

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Chicago
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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I had a heard good things about the museum prior to visiting Louisville and wasn't disappointed. The museum is well laid out and provides a historical perspective of Muhammad Ali's life, political activism, and boxing career. There are some interactive exhibits where you can try your hand at boxing, while other sections delve into his conversation and spiritual journey to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

One of the best historic centers for one of the best boxers of all-time. Its great into learning about Muhammad Ali as a boxer and a person. Tremendous center, definitely a recommendation. More

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Chicago, IL
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We were pretty much the only people visiting the Muhammad Ali Center on a recent Friday morning (while the Louisville Slugger Factory was packed). Still, we enjoyed the informative, interactive exhibits and uplifting, inspiring message. Great for the whole family. More

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