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Museum · Selma, Alabama
National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
Museum at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, on the east side of the river, about the struggle for voting rights, with photos, objects and testimony from participants in the 1965 marches.
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 National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute sits on US-80 at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, on the opposite side from Selma’s downtown, near the spot where the marchers were attacked in 1965. It is a small museum founded by participants and supporters of the movement.
The rooms display photographs, documents, newspaper clippings and personal items of the marchers, plus panels on women’s suffrage and other fights for voting rights in the United States. One wall preserves the footprints of march participants.
The tone is that of community memory, with firsthand accounts, some in recordings. On commemorative dates the museum hosts lectures and gatherings.
A visit pairs well with walking across the bridge from downtown.
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
About an hour.
Best time
On weekdays during the day. Hours may vary: confirm before you go.
How to get there
It’s on US-80, just past the bridge, about 500 meters from downtown Selma, walkable or drivable.
Tip
Call ahead: the museum is small and hours do not always follow the published schedule.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
Where is the National Voting Rights Museum located?
At the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, on the east side of the Alabama River, on US-80.
Is the voting rights museum open every day?
No, hours can vary. Confirm by phone or on the website before going.
How long does the museum visit take?
About an hour.