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Freedom Rides Museum/ Historic Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station

On May 20, 1961, an integrated group of 21 young college students from Nashville arrived at the historic Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station. These Freedom Riders met mob violence with non-violence and courage. Their actions helped end racial segregation in all interstate transportation. The Freedom Rides continue to evoke the power of nonviolent protest to change unjust laws. An award-winning exhibit on the building's exterior traces the Freedom Riders history. It uses the words and images of Freedom Riders, those who supported them, and those who opposed them. Interior exhibits add additional information on the Freedom Riders and the way in which buildings were designed for racial segregation. Share Your Story, an interactive video exhibit, will capture and show thoughts and feelings from riders, witnesses, and museum visitors. This historic site is operated by the Alabama Historical Commission - http://ahc.alabama.gov/

210 S. Court St. Montgomery, AL 36104-4006

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334 414-8647

Museum open Tuesdays – Fridays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Outside exhibits available at all times

This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.

Details

Discounts offered to Military, Senior

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

Admission Charged

Adults, $5; College students, seniors, military $4 Children 6-18, $3 $1 discount per person for groups of 10 or more

Museum open Tuesdays – Fridays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Outside exhibits available at all times

Getting There

South Alabama »

Montgomery & Selma »

Montgomery, AL

210 S. Court St.
Montgomery, AL 36104-4006

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Where to Stay

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Upcoming Events

Football Bingo

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