Must-See in Greensboro, North Carolina: The International Civil Rights Center and Museum

The International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina is easily accessible from downtown Greensboro on the corner of South Elm Street and February One Place. Call the museum offices at (800) 748-7116 to learn about museum hours and to make reservations.

The International Civil Rights Center and Museum lets you experience first-hand the historic beginnings of the equal rights movement. Fascinating multimedia exhibits of important 1960's milestones in Greensboro, North Carolina and beyond vividly immerse you in rioting protestors, the quiet conversations of civil disobedience, and peaceful protest.

Opening exhibits provide you with a thorough examination of the Jim Crow laws to begin your journey through history. Authentic artifacts, stunning reenactments, and carefully crafted recreations are brought together to enrich this moving experience.

The final exhibit in your journey lets you leave the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina with a deep, emotional connection to all the incredible places and people important to the civil rights movement. The stories of one hundred men, women and children who sacrificed their lives for equal rights are solemnly presented, causing you to contemplate your own place in history.