Museum Reviews
Very informative museum, I am a retired public transit bus driver, very sad times back then. Rosa was an amazing woman.
Neat experience, not many if any unique artifacts. No pictures allowed unfortunately. It's and audio and virtual experience.
It was a good visit. It's a museum that is affiliated with Troy University. It's located at their downtown campus, and was built on the site where Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man.The updated reenactment is awesome along with the other displays. The gift shop is awesome also. Had a blast.
The museum is small, but cleverly arranged. It very precisely shows the events involving Rosa Parks in 1955 in an interactive form. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take any photos at the exhibition. The tour will take approximately 20 minutes.
Wonderful exhibit. Talk a walk in the footsteps of the civil rights movement. Informative and entertaining. Something for everyone. Reasonably priced for both museums together and I definitely recommend to do both for the full story.
Very informative and well presented. There is a great virtual reenactment of the bus encounter which elevates this experience.
Start on the children’s side even if you have no children. It’s a very educational and fun experience. The main museum is powerful. Lots of reading, but great visuals, too. And you can sit with a statue of Rosa and take your photo. Helpful staff. An honor to go here. You can’t take photos in there so there are just a few photos I can share.
I did not get in. It looks like a place with a lot of information that we all should learn about, also it would be nice meaby to consider to open this museum to public for free.
Pretty small and simple museum, but still nice to see. The Legacy Museum is far and away better, but it's still nice to learn more about Alabama's dark history. The children's section is not really for kids. Don't waste your money on that.
THE GIFT SHOP alone is worth a visit - yes the museum, too! But the gift shop is tiny but chock full of goodies like these (see pix). Nice bookshop and 'freedom' gear! VERY FRIENDLY local staff. The museum seamlessly blends innovative technology with historical artifacts, creating a multi-sensory journey through the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibits are not just informative; they are emotionally charged, drawing visitors into the heart of the struggle for equality.One of the most remarkable aspects of the Rosa Parks Museum is its ability to make history come alive. Through interactive displays, authentic re-creations, and poignant narratives, visitors are transported back to the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. Walking through the museum, I felt a profound sense of connection to the brave individuals who fought for justice, equality, and basic human rights. The museum's dedication to preserving the legacy of Rosa Parks and the countless others who stood alongside her is truly commendable.
It was a good visit. It's a museum that is affiliated with Troy University. It's located at their downtown campus, and was built on the site where Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on the Cleveland Avenue bus. The museum is a great memorial to the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" as it continues to educate its visitors about the Montgomery Bus Boycott with historical artifacts and visual displays that make you feel as if you're actually witnessing history.As you enter the main building, you'll see the sculpture of Rosa Parks on the bus bench by Erik Blome. This is also where you pay for admission to both parts of the museum. You can visit just one, but it's recommended to see both. They all start at certain time intervals, so be aware of that. You start your self-guided tour at the Children's Wing where you enter the Cleveland Avenue Time Machine. It looks like the bus that Rosa Parks was riding on the day she was arrested, only it has a robot operator. It's basically a fun trip back in time that uses special effects and movie screens to show you the events starting with the onset of enforced racial segregation in the 1800s. You'll also learn about Dred Scott, Homer Plessy, Harriett Tubman, and Henry "Box" Brown. It starts when you enter the bus at the appropriate time. We were the only ones there on a weekday. There wasn't a whole lot of guidance in this building. I didn't even know there was a second floor, so I missed that part.We then went back to the main building for another timed exhibit. You enter a room and watch documentary footage of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Rosa Parks' arrest, as well as hear from some of the people behind the boycott using multi screens. The doors open up after the presentation, and you walk into a separate room that has a 1950's era bus similar to the Cleveland Avenue bus. The actual bus is at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn (near Detroit). What's cool is that you are witnessing the entire event (or reenactment of the bus ride) through special effects. This was the highlight of the visit.Another door opens up so that you can enter the main exhibit area. This is where you'll see historical artifacts such as the arrest records, court documents, and police reports. You'll also see exhibits of the backlash that African Americans faced during and after the boycott as white business owners retaliated. It's brutal. You'll definitely walk away with a better understanding of life in Montgomery during that time period, and the courage that brought about the positive changes that we continue to see each and every day.But, it doesn't stop there. You'll also see artwork exhibited in the museum. The most recent one is from Alana Enfinity. It's a beautiful exhibit that is very expressive and colorful.It's a must see when visiting Montgomery. It's a unique experience that shouldn't be missed. I just wish there were more people there on a weekday. I think I saw one other couple the entire time I was there. I'll leave you with one other very important piece of information. There are limited free parking lots nearby. There's a parking lot on Molton Street near the School of Nursing. Don't feed the meters.
