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National Civil Rights Museum

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Important status update regarding the National Civil Rights Museum in Washington

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There is no National Civil Rights Museum located in Washington. The official National Civil Rights Museum is located in Memphis, Tennessee, at the historic site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Travelers in Washington, D.C. seeking civil rights history should instead visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

History

Originally the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, the museum was established to honor his legacy and the broader civil rights movement. It opened in 1991 and has since become a pivotal educational resource.

Quick tip: Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. for civil rights exhibits.

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