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The Legacy Museum: Confronting American Injustice

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Explore America's history of racial injustice, from slavery to mass incarceration, through powerful exhibits and immersive storytelling at this Montgomery museum.

Located in Montgomery, Alabama, The Legacy Museum explores the history of slavery and racial injustice in the United States, from enslavement to mass incarceration. Through powerful exhibits, the museum encourages reflection on the past and its impact on contemporary society.

A brief summary to The Legacy Museum

  • Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Allow at least 3-5 hours to fully experience the museum's exhibits and content.
  • Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure entry and save time.
  • Free parking is available at the Legacy Pavilion.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From downtown Montgomery locations like the Rosa Parks Museum or the Civil Rights Memorial, The Legacy Museum is an easy 10-15 minute walk. Head north on N Court Street. The museum will be on your left, look for the Legacy Pavilion, which houses the welcome center, ticket office, and free parking.

  • Public Transport

    The M Transit provides bus service within Montgomery. Check the M Transit website or app for routes and schedules. A single ride fare is around $1.25. From the Intermodal Transfer Center, several routes will get you close to the museum.

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Montgomery. A short taxi ride from downtown to the museum will likely cost between $12 and $16, but this is only an estimate.

  • Driving

    If driving, use GPS to navigate to 400 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104. Free parking is available at the Legacy Pavilion. From I-85, take exit 172 for Court Street and follow the signs. Note that parking can fill up quickly during peak hours.

Discover more about The Legacy Museum

The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration, situated in Montgomery, Alabama, offers a powerful and immersive journey through the history of racial inequality in America. Built on the site of a former cotton warehouse where enslaved Black people were forced to labor, the museum connects the history of slavery to the present-day issues of mass incarceration and police violence.The museum utilizes interactive media, first-person narratives, and data-rich exhibits to tell the story of slavery, segregation, and racial terror lynchings. Visitors encounter replicas of slave pens and experience the sights and sounds of imprisonment, offering a sobering glimpse into the lives of enslaved people awaiting auction. The museum also presents extensive research on lynchings and the dehumanizing effects of Jim Crow laws, linking this history to current social issues. The Legacy Museum is operated by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), a non-profit organization founded by Bryan Stevenson.In 2021, the Legacy Museum expanded to a new location five times the size of the original, now occupying a 47,000-square-foot building. The expansion incorporates modern technology, historical research, and world-class art to further explore slavery and its lasting influence.

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