Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument · Alabama

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4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing
Photo: NPS Photo

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  • Closure

    A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction

    The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel is closed for renovation. Visit the Temporary Visitor Center in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 open Wednesday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The construction is expected to take 18 months. When completed the site will increase accessibility with a new elevator, new exhibits to tell the story of the building and Project C, and revitalize this historic landmark. Follow the link for more information.

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Hours

Brochures and NPS Passport Book Available

Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Saturday10:00AM - 3:00PM
SundayClosed

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument brochures and NPS passport stamp are available for visitors at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Sunday's, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The A.G. Gaston Motel is currently closed to the public and updates for the Motel opening will be available on the NPS park website at a later date.

Visitor centers

A.G. Gaston Motel (Temporarily Closed)

A.G. Gaston Motel

Monday – SundayClosed

The National Monument includes the A.G. Gaston Motel, which served as the headquarters for the Birmingham campaign. The Motel and this visitor center are temporarily closed for renovations.

Temporary Visitor Center (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute)

Temporary Visitor Center (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute)

Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday – SundayClosed

This is a temporary visitor center is open during construction on the A.G Gaston Motel. Hours may be affected by holidays. Please contact the national monument if planning to visit open hours on holidays.

About this park

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama were vivid examples of segregation and racial injustice in America.