Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery AL
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N 32° 22.583 W 086° 18.692
16S E 564763 N 3582364
Museum which relates to the events and people associated with the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Waymark Code: WMD8DQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2011
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The purpose of the Rosa Parks Museum is to uphold and interpret for the public benefit, education and enjoyment, materials related to the events and accomplishments of individuals associated with Montgomery Bus Boycott. The Museum includes a permanent exhibit, a time machine, temporary exhibit space, archives, classrooms, an auditorium and conference room.
Effective as of October 1, 2011 the price schedule for admission is as follows:
12 years and under: $5.50 and Over 12 years of age: $7.50
Alabama College Students with a Valid Student ID: $6.50
AAA Discount: subtract $1.00 from regular Adult Price
Discount price for both Museum & Children's Wing: Adults: $14, Children $10
Reservations are required for groups consisting of ten (10) or more persons.
Phone Numbers:
For Tours: (334) 241-8661
Gift Shop: (334) 241-8616
Museum Receptionist: (334) 241-8615
Children's Wing: (334) 241-8702
Parking:
The Rosa Parks Museum is owned by Troy University. Persons coming to the Rosa Parks Museum are welcome to park in any Troy University, Montgomery Campus parking lot. There is no charge to park on Troy University, Montgomery Campus property when visiting the Museum. Be careful not to park in any space marked as reserved or in lots owned by other businesses such as Alabama Gas Corporation or the U.S. Post Office. There is also on-the-street, metered parking. Parking meters are ticketed weekdays, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM. Weekends, holidays, and evenings, meters are not monitored and parking tickets are not issued. Designated Handicap Parking spaces are located along Montgomery Street and in the Troy parking lots. If you have any questions about parking, ask any Troy University, Montgomery Campus Police Officer.
Theme:
Cultural history
Street Address:
252 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays Closed
Cost: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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