Good to know
- Tickets
- The national monument is free to visit. Partner sites such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 16th Street Baptist Church charge their own admission. Check each site for current rates.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day to walk the district and visit the Institute and church.
- Best time
- Spring and fall for comfortable walking weather. Summers are hot and humid.
- Getting there
- The monument is in downtown Birmingham. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument questions
Is the A.G. Gaston Motel open to visitors?
Parts of it are. The 1954 wing is temporarily closed for renovation, so check nps.gov before you go for current access.
Can you tour the 16th Street Baptist Church?
Yes, the church offers guided tours on set days for a fee. Check the church's website for times, as it is still an active congregation.
How much time do you need at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute?
Plan on about 2 hours for the museum, and more if you add a walk through Kelly Ingram Park across the street.
