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The museum is built inside and around the Lorraine Motel — the balcony where Dr. King was shot on April 4, 1968 is preserved under the wreath, and Room 306 is kept as he left it. Inside, exhibits walk the movement chronologically: the Montgomery bus boycott, the Freedom Rides, the lunch-counter sit-ins, ending at the 1968 sanitation workers' strike that brought King to Memphis. It's one of the country's most important museums.
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103 The essential history stop — built around the Lorraine Motel balcony where MLK was shot.
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Must-see spots
- Lorraine Motel balcony
- Room 306 preserved
- Boycott bus exhibit
- Movement timeline
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Know before you go
- Room 306 and the balcony — preserved exactly as April 4, 1968.
- The Montgomery bus boycott exhibit — you sit inside a replica bus.
- The sanitation workers' strike section — 'I Am a Man' signs brought King here.
Tips for group trips
- Admission ~$18 adult; group rates at 15+ — book ahead, it's often busy.
- Coach drop on Mulberry St; the museum's lot handles buses.
- Allow a real 2 hours — the exhibits are dense and the ending is heavy.
Frequently asked questions
Admission?
About $18 adult; groups of 15+ get rates and entry slots.
Bus drop-off?
Mulberry St — the museum has its own parking.
Heavy content?
Yes — it's honest and emotional. Plan a lighter stop after.
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