Historic Attractions

Historic Attractions & Civil Rights Sites

Montgomery Visitor Center at Historic Union Station

Address: 300 Water St. Montgomery, AL - Phone: (334) 261-1103

Start your visit to Montgomery at the Montgomery Visitor Center, located inside a historic train station in the heart of Montgomery’s downtown revitalization section. Just minutes away from many historic national landmarks, it’s a natural place to begin a tour of the city.

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church

Address: 454 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, AL - Phone: 334-263-3970

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church is the church where the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. served as pastor from 1954-1960, and the civil rights movement was born. This nationally significant landmark is open for tours, and features a large mural depicting the civil rights crusade from Montgomery to Memphis.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Dexter Avenue Parsonage Museum

Address: 309 South Jackson St. Montgomery, AL - Phone: (334) 261-3270

Home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family from 1954-1960, this 1920’s home has been fully restored, and includes furniture used by the King family during their time of residency.

Business hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Civil Rights Memorial

Address: 400 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL - Phone: (334) 956-8200

This magnificent monument designed by Maya Lin is inscribed with the names of many who died during the civil rights movement and an excerpt from a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours

Alabama Department of Archives & History

Address: 624 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL - Phone: (334) 242-4435

The oldest state-funded archives in the nation, the Alabama Department of Archives & History includes many museum galleries, exhibits, and genealogical research facilities.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Alabama State Capitol

Address: 600 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, AL - Phone: 334-242-3935

Don’t miss the chance to tour the beautiful Alabama State Capitol. Guided tours are available, and admission is free.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

First White House of the Confederacy

Address: 644 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL - Phone: 334-242-1861

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM