MEMPHIS—Memphis Tourism, in partnership with the Memphis Museums of Science and History (MoSH) and the National Civil Rights Museum, has introduced a new ticketed Civil Rights Pass to experience the comprehensive context of civil rights history in Memphis through the NCRM’s permanent exhibitions and Pink Palace’s traveling exhibit curated and designed by the Jim Crow Museum.
“It is our goal to give visitors a complete and transformative experience when they arrive in Memphis,” said Regena Bearden, Chief Marketing Officer of Memphis Tourism. “There is tremendous value in partnering iconic and powerful assets together to enhance the visitor experience. This Civil Rights Pass will unlock learning and inspiration with full access to each museum’s permanent galleries and special exhibits. It will also connect visitors with additional opportunities to explore our destination through specialized tour companies.”
The $40 pass is instantly delivered via text and email for redemption at both the Pink Palace and National Civil Rights Museum. The pass also unlocks a $10 discount to schedule a guided Tour of Possibilities with Dr. Carolyn Michael Banks.
“In addition to wanting things to be crystal clear, people tend to like stories to have happy endings,” said Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. “Sometimes, we wrap up complicated stories very simply and miss so many important parts. This pass is an opportunity to unpack many perspectives to that story—a story that is still unfolding before our eyes.”
Noted as one of the nation’s premier heritage and cultural museums, the National Civil Rights Museum is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
To complement the NCRM’s permanent exhibitions, Overcoming Hateful Things at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion is a powerful and thought-provoking exhibit that explores the Jim Crow system, the African American experience through the Jim Crow era, and the legacies of this system today. Overcoming Hateful Things, on view through October, places objects in their proper historical context, cultivates understanding and empathy for victims of racial prejudice throughout history to the modern day.
“Through additive museum experiences like this one, we can enable a wider and deeper net of Memphians and visitors to ‘begin the exploration’ and fulfill our MoSH mission to educate and inspire,” said Kevin Thompson, MoSH Executive Director.
Learn more about the pass and make a purchase at: https://www.memphistravel.com/civil-rights-pass.
About the National Civil Rights Museum. The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present. Since the Museum opened in 1991, millions of visitors from around the world have come, including more than 90,000 student visits annually. The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights. It educates and serves as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change. For more information, visit civilrightsmuseum.org.
About MoSH. About MoSH. The Museums of Science and History (MoSH) is the parent organization for a collection of Memphis’ greatest treasures – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, Lichterman Nature Center, Mallory-Neely Historic Property, and Coon Creek Science Center – and offers visitors opportunities to experience the best of the region’s natural history, science, and culture. There is truly something for everyone at MoSH. For more information, visit moshmemphis.com.
About A Tour of Possibilities. A Tour of Possibilities (ATOP) offers African American historical sightseeing tours of Memphis. Memphis has been at the epicenter of many of America’s most culturally-defining moments, yet its rich history has been a well-kept secret to those who visit and often to those who live here. Now, more than ever, we need to know and appreciate what some have never experienced or been taught. We offer a Memphis you can feel! Learn more at atopmemphis.com.