Planning Your Visit
Business Hours
Monday - Saturday
10:00am – 06:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Book Your Tour
Individuals and families (up to nine people) can use our new online tool to book your on-site tour automatically! If you have questions, please contact the Tour Coordinator at [email protected].
Explore America's best story — a story of creative and strategic struggle.
Experience our permanent galleries with virtual or on-site visits.
Explore the story of the civil rights struggle in the United States as part of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum's permanent galleries, The Battlegrounds. This engaging encounter includes captivating audio/video narratives, pictorial, artifacts, video re-enactments, and interactive components.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Museum funded?
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is a private, self-sustaining 501(c)(3), and receives little municipal monies. Thus, the Museum relies on admissions, gift shop sales, donations, rentals, and grant support to engage its small and professional staff.
What types of tours do you offer?
The Museum offers both online and on-site tours, diversifying its offerings since the COVID-19 pandemic; You may now explore our different options here.
Does the Museum offer parking?
The Museum does offer parking on Saturdays, in the back parking lot. Additionally, guests are welcome to either park along S. Elm Street (2-hour free, timed parking) or park in either parking deck within a block of the Museum, Greene Street or February One Place parking deck, just off East Market Street.
Are pictures and videos allowed in the Museum?
The Museum does not own a license to photograph and distribute images; therefore, photography, videography, and voice recordings are strictly prohibited in the galleries of the Museum, including the Lunch Counter. Guests, however, may take pictures and videos in the front lobby area.
Do you have rental space available for events?
Yes! The Museum offers a variety of spaces for rentals. View our accommodations and offerings on our Rentals page by clicking here.
What is your policy regarding food and beverages?
The Museum does not have an eatery on-site, nor does the Museum allow food, gum, or beverages in the galleries while on tour.
Why are Face Coverings required in the Galaries?
The ICRCM spends three to six months training new staff to become accredited, while paying them for their training time.
When they are absent, because of Covid illnesses, schools that have planned to visit with their students are unable to get refunds on chartered busses, prepared meals, or other items that were provided for the school trip.