Freedom Rides Museum Montgomery Al

Freedom Rides Museum    

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This small but powerful museum tells the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides that ended racial segregation in public transportation. It is located in …

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Oct 31, 2024
The Freedom Rides Museum is located in the original Greyhound bus terminal. It is a small museum full of interesting material. The new director, Alexander Strickland, is very knowledgeable and frie… Full review by FarmerRK
Aug 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. Full review by Voyage54672979166
Jun 1, 2024
An old Greyhound bus terminal houses this small museum dedicated to Freedom riders in the 1960's. Very well informed staff. No photos allowed here because of copyright infringement issues, the staff … Full review by 846jonip
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Learn About the Fateful Events of the 1961
The Freedom Rides Museum is located in the old Greyhound bus station. Visitors can learn about the fateful events of the 1961 on a timel…
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In order to remind the public about the gruesome riots in 1961 during the Civil Rights Movement, the Greyhound bus station has be…
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Facts

Located:210 S. Court St., Montgomery, Alabama
Construction completed:1951
Architect:W.S. Arrasmith
Architectural style:Streamline moderne

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About how long does it take to see the museum?
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Inside, you can get a great tour in 20 minutes or delve in deeper, spending an hour. Exterior panels outside can take 10-15 minutes and give an overview of the history. Inside, the …
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Inside, you can get a great tour in 20 minutes or delve in deeper, spending an hour. Exterior panels outside can take 10-15 minutes and give an overview of the history. Inside, the focus is on Freedom Riders personal stories and how segregated spaces worKed.
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Is the Museum opened completely now? What are the days and hours and is there a cost for the tour?
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Open Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4
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Answer by Ellen M · Jan 29, 2018
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Is this museum appropriate for young children? My son is 7 and is always asking me about Dr Martin Luther King Jr and …
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Is this museum appropriate for young children? My son is 7 and is always asking me about Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks. I want to share history with him but don't want him frightened by photos
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No frightening photos here, but I bet he'd enjoy the Rosa Parks Musuem just a few blocks away.
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Answer by Savvy S · Jan 21, 2015
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