FREE tickets to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's MLK Day events

Hurry and get your FREE tickets to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s MLK Day events, happening all day on Monday, January 18th!

This year, the event is being expanded in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines and limit attendance. You can visit the galleries from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no entrance fee!

Please be advised that although the tickets are free, they have to be reserved online.

You can RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Discounts and Free Admission at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

photo by Beth Miles

With Birmingham’s rich history in the Civil Rights Movement during the ’50s and ’60s, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is the city’s most well-known attraction.

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The BCRI serves as the cornerstone of the Civil Rights District beside the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park (both free to visitors).

The building, which was designed by New York architect Max Bond features a self-guided tour of the permanent exhibits including the Human Rights Gallery, the Movement Gallery, the Confrontation Gallery, and the Barriers Gallery.

A variety of Special Exhibits and Traveling Exhibits are also available. The museum is family-friendly and offers educational programs for all ages.

FREE ADMISSION ON SUNDAYS: 1 PM TO 5 PM.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is located at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 328-9696

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Discounts

Regular admission: Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM: $15 adults / $5 seniors and youth outside Jefferson Co. / $6 college students.

FREE admission for the public on Sundays (with a donation requested). Hours 1 PM-5 PM

FREE daily admission for all kids 3rd grade and under

FREE daily admission for all Jefferson Co. students 4th-12th grade

FREE daily admission for active military and families Memorial Day through Labor Day (see Blue Star Program)

Ask about discounts for AAA and Smithsonian Members. Discounts only apply to tickets bought on-site.

Become a member:

For continuous discounts and perks throughout the year, you can become a BCRI member. There are a variety of options.

The most popular is for individuals ($35) and families($70). This includes daily free admission, complimentary guest passes, invitations to member events, gift shop discounts, and a Birthday Club membership with a free gift for kids 6-12.

For more information on the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, click here.