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Before you go
Your trip to Montgomery.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Montgomery – Alabama Destination Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma Capital
How to get there
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Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Montgomery Airport (MGM) is about 15 km southwest of downtown. By car, the city is roughly 145 km from Birmingham via I-65 and about 260 km from Atlanta via I-85.
How many days
A full day for the Legacy Museum, the memorial, and the sculpture park. With two days, you can also fit the Rosa Parks Museum, the capitol, and Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.
When to go
Spring and fall are the best seasons. In summer, the humid heat makes outdoor areas of the memorial and sculpture park uncomfortable: visit early.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Downtown, the capitol, and the Rosa Parks Museum are walkable. Shuttles run from the Legacy Museum to the memorial and boats go to the sculpture park. A car is needed to get there and to continue on to Selma.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Montgomery
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Morning
Legacy Museum
Enter the Legacy Museum at your reserved time and allow at least two hours for the galleries.
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Afternoon
Memorial and sculpture park
Go to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and then take the river boat to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park.
2 days in Montgomery
Day 2
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Morning
Rosa Parks Museum
Visit the Rosa Parks Museum at the spot where she was arrested and walk through Court Square.
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Afternoon
Dexter Avenue and the capitol
Walk up Dexter Avenue, pass the church where Martin Luther King Jr. was pastor, and finish at the Alabama State Capitol.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Montgomery?
Visit the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, the Rosa Parks Museum, the Alabama State Capitol, and Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.
Does one ticket cover all the Equal Justice Initiative sites?
Yes. The same ticket covers the four sites of the organization, with museum entry at a scheduled time. Check the rules on the Legacy Sites website.
Can you visit the church where Martin Luther King Jr. was pastor?
Yes. Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, one block from the capitol, offers guided visits on set days and times. The parsonage where he lived also has visits.
What time zone is Montgomery in?
The same as Birmingham: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time.