To visit the National Civil Rights Museum located in old Lorraine Motel in Memphis is a powerful educational experience. After all, it was here, right outside room 306, that perhaps the most iconic figure of the civil rights movement was assassinated in 1968.Today the motel houses an excellent museum dedicated to different exhibits featuring different civil rights issues. Highlighting ever important topics in the continual struggle for dignity and equality, a stop at the old Lorraine Motel should be a must for every vistor to Memphis

It was great and eerie to visit the Lorraine Motel. The motel where Martin Luther King spent his last hours and minutes. Its a great piece of history that is still standing. There are stands outside the hotel that have videos of black history. Its worth visiting. Parking is free too!

Amazing! Must see real life history. FYI..Book tickets online beforehand also the second portion of the museum is closed due to covid-19. Still a great experience.

Boycott! This is gentrification of our legacy.There are no benefits to the community. Offended in so many ways. The admission prices seem to be based on the security. They charged all the veterans in our party of 14 military family. If there was community outreach & free to students it could function as a true historical marker..Right now it’s just a privatized money maker

This is a must visit. Learning about history

Wonderfully done museum exhibits. It was engaging, had videos and lots of things to read. Loved the installations as well, it brought the moments to life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Was a pretty powerful experience being there. The museum was closed though. But, theres enough to read and listen outside to get the experience.

Riveting. Many interactive displays. Fully ADA compliant. It’s 2 stories but the whole things winds and turns so you don’t realize you’re going up a ramp. Lots of great gifts.

Loved it, it was closed but you felt every minute you were there. Once in a lifetime.

The cost for the memorable experience is spot on!! My 7yr old grdson did research about the historic story of the Lorraine Motel & Dr. King. He went to Memphis from Houston for a fashion show he was in at Peringnons, but his excitement of being able to see 1st hand the National Civil Rights Museum was his focus. All the details he researched, he was able to see and experience 1st hand & so much more. The Covid19 safety guidelines were in place fully, a thorough security check of personal belongings and person is done for safety!! The entire staff we met were friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the museum and very courteous to guest. A MUST DO if you make it to Memphis. I suggest you purchase tkts online like we did and do the scheduled tour so you dont have to wait in line.

Iconic place. Must visit. A lot more detail and history than I expected. Its a part of history that is so impactful that you have to visit and see if youre in the area.

I love this place very touching educational and a must see rip Martin Luther king

Love the Civil Rights values that offer but is it really a model of what Martin Luther King stood for and still be fighting for today

Looks just like the pictures from history books. The museum was closed at the time but just being there was amazing. Ive now been to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s birth place, his church, where he gave his I Have a Dream speech, and where he died.

Every American needs to visit The Lorraine Motel. The rich history displayed in all the exhibits will be etched in your mind and heart forever. Viewing the last room Dr Martin Luther King Jr was in stirred my soul. Standing on the same balcony bought tears to my eyes. Put this on your bucket list. No matter your race, our history comes to life when you walk through the halls of this museum.

It was history. We need to know our history so that we dont repeat it. Enjoyed the museum too.

Loved the museum.

If you love history or learning about what our ancestors endured then this is a place you must visit.

Very powerful place. So glad I went.

GREAT PLACE, THE ACTUAL.MUSEUM WAS CLOSED DUE TO COVID BUT THIS WAS OUTSIDE AND STILL.MOVED.ME

I Love ️ just seeing as a kid and now being able to experience up close where Martin Luther King Jr was killed or I should say shot .

Very nice & informative tribute

I always enjoy going to the Lorraine Motel I enjoyed that bit of History and if anyone is visiting Memphis for the Lorraine Motel is a great place to go for a bit of History

A motel full of emotionally powerful history. I loved my experience here. Will most definitely be back

Theres a woman who lives on the corner near museum every one calls her Ms, Jackie she was one of the individuals who was displaced from living at Hotel when they turned into a museum she was there during that time, and is in my opinion piece of breathing History enjoy talking to her .......

Great place to show your children. Awesome museum!

Absolutely love this museum, lots of good history to learn

Although we only got to see the outside. Im glad its been kept up. Too many things have been stripped from my peoples story. Im grateful this isnt one of them.

There is nothing better than experiencing history of our strong black leaders. Just being at the Loraine Motel was extremely powerful which made me do some reflecting.

Awesome piece of history. Military members make sure to bring your ID for free entry.

After speaking with a Jacqueline Smith who has been there daily for 32 years. I understand that this is not a great way to continue Dr. Kings legacy. It is not black owned. And is a big waste of space that could be used to further his legacy. Where does the money go? Not to blacks and not to the KiNGs. Intresting.

Wonderful educational knowledgable experience for African American .

It was such a Surreal Feeling. Thank you Dr. King!

Great place to learn more about some history of the United States the staff is excellent make sure you have plenty of time so you can see everything

Thanks to Covid we were to scared to tour but caught a few good pic pic

This was a really powerful place to put the national Civil Rights museum, definitely worth a visit.

The museum had already closed for the day when we arrived, but it was awesome to see the history that unfolded there. It was a very good reminder of how far we have come, yet how far we still have to go.

To see a piece of history frozen in time is a surreal moment. Its a must see when you are in town.

Beautiful tribute to Black History. Honored to be in the presence of Martins spirit and courage.

Incredible! Well maintained and clean. Awesome display of history. Very tastefully done for such a tragedy.

It was truly incredible to stand that close to history!!! We walked down mainstreet from our room toward the Lorraine with that in mind but standing there was overwhelming. Knowing that you stood in essentially a time capsule enshrined to a brilliant mind and a person who was unafraid of the potential consequences of doing what was right.

Everyone needs to come here and walk in the shadow of history. It doesn’t take long and the great civil rights museum is near by.

Some Hightailers joined Major Taylor Memphiss social justice ride. We knelt for 8:40 on the bank across from the Motel. Very moving. Never prouder.

Plz use the money for the people! @lorraineMotel

Not only a moving memorial to MLK, but also provides information regarding the struggle for civil rights.

Sad, but really wanted to see and understand MLK

We didnt get in because it was Sunday. It was an amazing experience viewing from the outside.

This museum is a for sure monument.. Its a must see to have actual facts of Dr Kings history.. This place is a wonderful place to visit with your family to have insight and detail about African American true history. I advise EVERYONE to come out and see these beautiful exhibits..The Civil Rights Museum is a wonderful place to be.. I will definitely be back again.. Let freedom ring all across the ..

Very somber experience. Kind of made me angry to think that such a peaceful man was murdered in cold blood. White fear is black nightmare.

Hands down one of the MOST powerful museum you will ever see in your entire lifetime. Highly reccomend this place!

Great experience! Cant believe Im actually stadingbwhere mlk got shot

The Lorraine Motel is a must see for everyone. Obviously its the hotel where the great Dr. Martin Luther King was killed, but attached to it, is the Smithsonians Civil Right Museum. There is so much to see inside, you could spend all day in there! This is the #1 thing to do in Memphis, if youre passing though and have limited time.

Glad to have visited

Beautiful but sad considering what happened there.

A great tribute to Dr. King

This was a great experience to see this historical site of the late Dr. Martin Luther King..I had a wonderful time.

I didnt get the full experience because of time, but I will be back. What I saw and thought was humbling to say the least. Dr. King stood for the rights of all. We must learn to live together as brothers or we will perish as fools

I was leaving Memphis really late, but there was no way that I could bring myself to miss another opportunity to at least show the exterior to my kids. My fear was that I wouldnt be able to visibly spot the exact fateful location. Im so grateful that even in the middle of the night there is a spotlight cutting through the metaphorical darkness.

Great experience, I really felt like I was apart of history

Another iconic historical landmark that likely needs no introduction. Much of it is very well preserved to convey exactly how it was on that historic day.

Im really glad I got to go. Its a sad piece of history. I could feel the sadness. It was an experience I will never forget. The museum and gift shop are very nice.

Powerful to commune at the site of a national tragedy.

This is an amazing place to attend. You can really capture the sense of struggle people faced as you navigate though the museum.

Great piece of history.

Came here to pay respects to the great MLK Jr.

Go early in the morning and avoid lines. Great museum and detailed. I love that they kept the original look of the hotel. Free parking.

Amazing expirence, something everyone should see at least once in their lives.Just dont show up on a Wednesday at 3:30.

Great place to visit!!

Civil Rights museums are something I enjoy. It gives a person the ability to remember what this country has fought to over come, and still does today. The Lorraine Motel gave me chills. Definitely recommend visiting. It reminds is what we have overcome as a country and perhaps will encourage people to do better.

An enlightening, moving experience where time stood still over 50 years ago.

Wow! They have done such a good job restoring the site. It really gives you a better connection to what happened seeing it in person up so close and personal. It really puts it in perspective.

Erry. History than makes a man shiver.

Still inspiring through sadness

Nice preservation of the actual motel from the outside and known location of the exact spot Dr.King perished. Inside snakes you throughout black history from the Slavery era to current times. Before youre filtered through the gift shop you are shuffled past room 306 which has been staged/preserved just as it was back then. You also have the opportunity to view the room in the Boarding house that the shooter used to aim at Dr.King which lies directly across the street. There is more to read than there is actually to see which is very overwhelming because the place can get super crowded. I found the National Civil Rights Museum in Cincinnati had more exhibits/artifacts to see and was better managed with crowd control. Active duty military gain free entrance into the Museum here.

If you have never been, please add this place to your bucket list. I have been twice and will go again, there is so much history at this museum it will make your skin crawl in a good way.

This is a place everyone should visit once in your life time. So much history .

I was there second time went there on Sunday early morning. Took my inlaw to check it out I like to check out the museum whenever Im back in Memphis. Very old historic building it was a quiet morning and cold December 2019

This is the hotel Dr. Martin Luther King was shot at

It was okay. I felt the Tennessee State Museum does a better job of telling the story of history in Tennessee.

Great experience!!! About a 2-3 hour tour

This very unassuming place is a true piece of history. Terrifying and inspiring to know what took place here.

Chills!!! That’s what I got when I came here. You absolutely must visit this landmark, although I did not get to do the tour (prior obligations) the presence alone was enough to move me. I can’t wait until my next trip to Memphis to return to this site.

The staff was very professional, knowledgeable and great customer service as well as friendly. I enjoyed the experience. Both sides of the street last longer than I expected which was awesome. It was well put together for the money it cost. Plus I learned a lot during my tour.

We went there around 5, so the museum was closed. Its free to see these stuffs outside.

Great thought provoking piece of American history. We need to keep making progress!

Definitely a must-see in Memphis!

Very Historic Establishment

Great experience!

Love it

Awesome and historical place to visit

I love it. Ive been to Memphis before but I didnt get a chance to visit here. But this time, Im glad I did. It feels like you were there. You really get a taste of history

Amazing it was a teaching and learning experience

Enjoyed my time there

Awesome

Lots to see and learn.

Great site to see almost like you could feel all of the history as well as to see it

Such a neat and humbling experience. Not even going inside, being in that atmosphere was utterly humbling and terrifying at the same time. I would highly recommend if youd like to feel enlightened, inspired, thankful, or reminiscent.

Great memories bittersweet, but memories of one of the greatest human being that walked the earth

Well put together and definitely worth the entry fee.

I felt so Honored to have been able to see it live an in person