Children's Museums
Rosa Parks Library & Museum Childrens Wing
📍 208 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104🌐 www.troy.edu/student-life-resources/arts-culture/rosa-parks-museum/index.html
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Rosa Parks Library & Museum Childrens Wing
Rosa Parks Library & Museum Childrens Wing is a children's museum in Montgomery, AL. The museum features the actual 1955 Montgomery city bus in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, a pivotal moment that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and accelerated the civil rights movement. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Civil Rights Museum (History/Education)
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 1955 Montgomery city bus, Rosa Parks arrest exhibit, Cleveland Avenue Time Machine in Children's Wing
- Admission
- $5.50-$10 children 5-12, $7.50-$14 ages 13+, free under 4
- Location
- Site of Rosa Parks' 1955 arrest in downtown Montgomery, AL
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features the actual 1955 Montgomery city bus in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, a pivotal moment that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and accelerated the civil rights movement
- The Children's Wing includes the 'Cleveland Avenue Time Machine,' an immersive interactive exhibit that transports visitors back to the 1800s Jim Crow segregation era and features exhibits on historical figures including Dred Scott, Homer Plessy, Harriett Tubman, and Henry 'Box' Brown
- The museum houses original arrest documentation from Rosa Parks' 1955 arrest, including the original fingerprint arrest record and court/police documents, providing primary source evidence of this historic event
- The museum features artwork by Artis Lane, a nationally recognized artist, including portraits and sculptures, as well as an Erik Blome sculpture of Rosa Parks, integrating fine art with civil rights history education
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit around the lunch closure (12:00 PM-1:00 PM Monday-Friday). Arrive before 11:00 AM for final morning admission, or plan to return after 1:00 PM to avoid the midday shutdown.
- The immersive 'time traveler bus' experience is a must-see highlight that brings the Rosa Parks story to life. Reviewers emphasize it has to be experienced in person to fully appreciate it.
- Self-guided tours begin on the hour and half hour, so plan your arrival accordingly. For groups of 10 or more, call 334-241-8661 or email [email protected] in advance to schedule a guided tour, especially during busy spring season.
- The Children's Wing is better suited for older kids and teens rather than very young children. Consider their age and interest in civil rights history when deciding if this venue is the right fit for your family.
- Take advantage of the first-hand accounts and rotating exhibitions featured throughout the museum to deepen your understanding of the civil rights movement and its pivotal role in American history.
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