The Legacy Museum

The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama tells an important story about the past.

The museum shows how some people were treated unfairly because of their skin color.

Visiting this museum helps us learn about history so we can build a fairer future for everyone.

Development

The Legacy Museum opened on April 26, 2018. It was created by the Equal Justice Initiative, a group that helps people in trouble with the law. The museum tells the story of unfair treatment of people, especially those who were enslaved. It was built next to the National Memorial to Peace and Justice, which honors people who suffered because of unfair laws.

In October 2021, the museum moved to a new, bigger place. The new museum is larger and has a $5 ticket to visit both the museum and the memorial. In March 2022, a new park called the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park opened nearby, showing art and important items connected to history along the Alabama River.

Exhibits

The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, shows the history of slavery and racism in America. It started in a smaller building and grew into a larger one in 2021. The museum uses videos, art, and interactive displays to tell its story.

Visitors can learn about different times in history, from slavery to the Civil Rights Era. There are exhibits about unfair laws and the treatment of people in prisons today. The museum wants visitors to understand how past wrongs still affect people now. It includes powerful art by several artists and stories of people who fought for justice. The museum helps people learn about parts of history that are often not taught.