Plan Your Visit
Located in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Alabama, the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice are just a 16-minute walk apart. Purchase a combination ticket to experience both the museum and memorial in a single day or plan an overnight trip to explore America’s history of racial injustice and its legacy.
Museum Hours
Monday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM - 6 PM
On Friday, March 6, the museum is closed in the morning and will open at 1:00 PM.
Closed Major Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Memorial Hours
Monday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Thursday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Friday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Sunday
9 AM - 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
On Friday, March 6, the memorial is closed in the morning and will open at 1:00 PM.
Closed Major Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Legacy Pavilion | Ticket Office | Gift Shop Hours
Monday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM - 6 PM
Closed Major Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Pannie-George's Restaurant Hours
Monday
10:30 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 7 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 7 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 7 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 7 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 3 PM
Closed Major Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Combination Tickets
Adults
$10
Students and Seniors
$7
Children 6 years and under
Free
Timed entry tickets are required for the Museum. To make sure you’re able to experience both the Museum and Memorial on your preferred days, we suggest purchasing tickets online in advance of your visit.
Museum Tickets
Adults
$8
Students and Seniors
$5
Children 6 years and under
Free
Timed entry tickets are required. We suggest purchasing tickets online in advance of your visit. A small number of same-day tickets are available at the ticket office in the Legacy Pavilion on a first-come, first-served basis.
Memorial Tickets
General Admission
$5
Students and Seniors
$5
Children 6 years and under
Free
Timed entry tickets are not required for the Memorial; tickets are good for admission at any time during opening hours. We suggest purchasing tickets online in advance of your visit.
Accessibility
The museum and memorial are both accessible to people with disabilities. Elevators and ramps are available. If you’d like to contact someone ahead of your visit, please email us at [email protected]
Group Sales
We welcome groups of all sizes. If you are planning for a large group visit with more than 25 people, please click here to learn about our policies.
Ticket Policies
We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance online. Please note that entry to the Legacy Museum is by timed entry ticket. A few tickets will be sold at the ticket office in the Legacy Pavilion day of for entry on a first come, first served basis. We do not offer refunds.
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Legacy Museum
115 Coosa Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
National Memorial for Peace and Justice
417 Caroline Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
Legacy Pavilion
400 N. Court Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
The ticket office, gift shop, and cafe are located in the Legacy Pavilion, which also houses Pannie-George's Kitchen and has free parking for visitors. You can take a free shuttle from the Pavilion to the museum and memorial.
Peace and Justice Memorial Center
414 Caroline Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
Across the street from the entrance to the memorial, EJI staff offer presentations for museum and memorial visitors at the Center at 2:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
From the Museum to the Memorial
It is a short 16-minute walk from the museum to the memorial. We encourage you to visit both sites and walk through Historic Montgomery between the two spaces.
Nearby
If you are traveling from far away, here are our recommendations for hotels:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Downtown
152 Coosa Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
marriott.comEmbassy Suites by Hilton
300 Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-5055
embassysuites3.hilton.com