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Museum · Montgomery, Alabama
Legacy Museum
The Equal Justice Initiative museum about the history of Black people in the United States, from slavery to segregation and to the present day, near where an enslaved people’s market once operated.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Legacy Museum
The Legacy Museum occupies a large building in downtown Montgomery, near the riverfront and the sites where, in the 19th century, enslaved people were kept in pens and sold. It was created by the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal advocacy organization founded by attorney Bryan Stevenson.
The route begins with a room evoking the Atlantic slave trade and continues in chronological order: slavery in the South, the post–Civil War period, racial violence, Jim Crow laws, and the civil rights movement. The final section addresses criminal justice and the prison system, a central theme of the organization’s work.
The exhibition uses projections, documents, objects, recorded testimonies, and jars of soil collected from places where lynchings occurred. It is a long and emotionally heavy visit.
The ticket also grants access to the memorial, the sculpture park, and Montgomery Square.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning at the earliest entry time, so you can go to the memorial afterward. Weekend time slots fill up.
How to get there
It is on North Court Street in downtown Montgomery, within walking distance of Court Square and the riverfront.
Tip
Buy a timed ticket before you go. Photography is usually prohibited inside the museum.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Museum
Do I need to reserve the Legacy Museum?
Yes, entry is timed. Buy tickets in advance, especially for weekends.
How long does the visit to the Legacy Museum take?
Two to three hours. Including the memorial and the sculpture park, plan for the whole day.
Can I take photos inside the Legacy Museum?
Generally not inside the galleries. Check the rules at entry.