Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Montgomery

Name: Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Address: 252 Montgomery St, Montgomery, 36104, United States
Telephone: +1 334-241-8661

#13 among attractions in Montgomery

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The Rosa Parks Museum is located on the Troy University at Montgomery satellite campus, in Montgomery, Alabama. It has information, exhibits, and some artifacts from the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. This museum is named after civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who is known for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person on a city bus. ()

Coordinates: 32°22'36"N, 86°18'40"W

Address

252 Montgomery StDowntown MontgomeryMontgomery 36104 United States

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+1 334-241-8661

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Rosa Parks Library and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, The Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Civil Rights Memorial.

~1860 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery
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~1270 ftN
Museum
The Legacy Museum, Montgomery
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~1690 ftS
Memorial
National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Montgomery
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0.5 miE
Museum, Monuments and statues, Memorial
Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
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Fountain, Memorial, Sculpture
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~1000 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Greyhound Bus Station, Montgomery
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~1800 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Montgomery
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Park
Wright Brothers Park, Montgomery
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~1970 ftS
Church
Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Montgomery
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32°22'16"N • 86°18'24"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rosa Parks Library and Museum open?

Rosa Parks Library and Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Rosa Parks Library and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Troy University at Montgomery, Montgomery (2 min walk), Court Square Fountain, Montgomery (4 min walk), Greyhound Bus Station, Montgomery (5 min walk), Court Square–Dexter Avenue Historic District, Montgomery (5 min walk).

How to get to Rosa Parks Library and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rosa Parks Library and Museum:

Train

Montgomery Union Station (9 min walk)