Children's Museums

Rosa Parks Museum

Name: Rosa Parks Museum
Address: 252 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104, Montgomery, AL, US
Telephone: (334) 241-8615
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1585 reviews)

📍 252 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104

📞 (334) 241-8615

🌐 troy.edu/rosaparks

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9 AM–2 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Rosa Parks Museum

Exhibits on the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This museum about the people & events surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott has a children's wing. The museum features an original 1950s-era Montgomery city bus and a restored 1955 station wagon used to transport protesters during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, creating a tangible connection to the historical events. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,585 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Civil Rights Museum
Location: Site of Rosa Parks' arrest, downtown Montgomery, Alabama
Best For: All ages, with dedicated Children's Wing
Key Exhibits: 1955 Montgomery bus, Rosa Parks arrest record, carpooling station wagon, Children's Time Machine
Admission: $5.50-$10 kids (5-12), $7.50-$14 ages 13+, Free under 4

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features an original 1950s-era Montgomery city bus and a restored 1955 station wagon used to transport protesters during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, creating a tangible connection to the historical events
⭐The Cleveland Avenue Time Machine in the Children's Wing is an immersive interactive exhibit where visitors meet historical figures including Dred Scott, Homer Plessy, Harriett Tubman, and Henry 'Box' Brown to learn about Jim Crow segregation history
⭐The museum displays Rosa Parks' original fingerprint arrest record from 1955, a primary historical artifact documenting her pivotal role in the civil rights movement
⭐The museum offers an experiential three-part experience that includes a reenactment of the bus arrest, making it a highly interactive civil rights history museum rather than a traditional exhibit space

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Plan your visit around the lunch closure (12:00 PM-1:00 PM weekdays) and arrive before 4:00 PM for museum admission or 4:30 PM for the Children's Wing. Last admissions are earlier on Saturdays (2:00 PM and 2:30 PM), so come early in the day.
💬The museum features an immersive 3-part experiential exhibit including a reenactment of the bus and arrest scene. Budget 1.5-2 hours to fully experience the interactive exhibits and storytelling components rather than rushing through.
💡If visiting with a group of 10 or more, schedule your tour slot in advance by calling 334-241-8661 or emailing [email protected]. Self-guided tours begin on the hour and half-hour, so time your arrival accordingly.
🕐Call ahead at 334-241-8615 to check availability before visiting, especially during spring months when the museum experiences higher visitor traffic.
💬Note that photography is not permitted inside the museum, so plan to take notes or purchase any available materials to remember exhibit details from this important civil rights history experience.