Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Protected park · AL, USA
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument in AL, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Tue closed
- Wed–Sat 10:00–15:00
- Sun closed
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- ⚠ Park closure: A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction
- The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel is closed for renovation. Visit the Temporary Visitor Center in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 open Wednesday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The construction is expected to take 18 months. When completed the site will increase accessibility with a new elevator, new exhibits to tell the story of the building and Project C, and revitalize this historic landmark. Follow the link for more information.
- Getting there
- Via I-65 North or South From I-65, take I-20/59 NE towards Atlanta. Exit at the 17th Street Exit (first exit off of I-20/59). Bear right and proceed to the light. From that light go two blocks to 6th Avenue N. Turn right on to 6th Avenue N. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is one block up on your left. A.G. Gaston Motel The interior of the A.G. Gaston Motel is currently closed to the public and updates for the Motel opening will be available on the NPS park website at a later date.
- Weather & when to go
- Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer season, wear comfortable shoes, and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. In the spring and fall, visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold.
- Visitor center
- A.G. Gaston Motel
- Visitor center
- A.G. Gaston Motel
- Visitor center
- A.G. Gaston Motel
- Visitor center
- A.G. Gaston Motel
- Visitor center
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Visitor center
- Kelly Ingram Park
- Visitor center
- St. Paul United Methodist Church
- Visitor center
- The Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Facilities on the park map
2 picnic area, 2 restroom, 8 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 2017
- Park opened