Things To Do

Though Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is a new national park unit with limited services, there are still many things to do.

 
AG Gaston Motel sign lit up at night.
Check in on the A.G. Gaston Motel

The Motel provided first-class lodging, dining, and entertainment to African Americans. Movement leaders met there to strategize in 1963.

16th St. Baptist Church with a sunset in the background.
Visit one of the historic churches

Churches in Birmingham were critical to the success of the civil rights movement.

Sculpture of a child being attacked by police and police dog.
Walk through Kelly Ingram Park

Kelly Ingram Park was the site of the Children's March. Sculptures, a cell-phone tour, and interpretive signs tell the children's story.

Sculpture of an African American man in a museum.
Deepen knowledge through museum exhibits

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, an affiliate of the Smithsonian, provides world-class exhibits open and available to the public.

Last updated: May 31, 2025

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Mailing Address:

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
1914 4th Ave North
Suite 440

Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone:

205-679-0065

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