Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Tours

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Education and excellence come together at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Ask about open days and guided tours for the complete experience.

If you're spending a while in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a good place to start your exploring. This organization is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Sloss Furnaces, McWane Science Center, and Birmingham Museum of Art are also waiting to be explored nearby.

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Hamilton Inn Bessemer, AL - Birmingham

Hamilton Inn Bessemer, AL - Birmingham

3 out of 5
Price was $647, price is now $532 per person
$532
per person
Jan 24 - Jan 28
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Birmingham (BHM)
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and considerate

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Landing Apartments at Five Points South

Landing Apartments at Five Points South

4 out of 5
Downtown Birmingham
Price was $737, price is now $607 per person
$607
per person
Feb 8 - Feb 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham (BHM)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Landing Midtown

Landing Midtown

4 out of 5
Downtown Birmingham
Price was $708, price is now $585 per person
$585
per person
Feb 8 - Feb 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham (BHM)
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
EXTREMELY difficult to get to find the access to the building. EVERY uber we ordered came to the location adjacent to the 3rd street "entrance" which we could not access. once we finally got into the building--a resident above the hamburger place helped us walk the entire grounds to eventually see the ramp and entrances for 1st floor access--we then found out that we had to download two apps so that we could get door codes. we spent 90 minutes sorting out HOW to get to the entrance and then organizing the apps to get the locks arranged. once that was figured out, access for us was simple. uber drivers all said they had difficulty getting guests from this location in the past. shower had no hot water and the pressure was terrible.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Reviews of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

this was what made an otherwise disappointing trip worthwhile. the institute was a moving testament to all those who fought for freedom.

5/5 - Excellent

Mike

Sundays it is free but they ask for donations.

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3.5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham AL
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3.5 out of 5
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Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
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Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

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3.5 out of 5
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The Westin Birmingham

The Westin Birmingham

4 out of 5
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Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

Kings Inn Civic Center UAB

2 out of 5
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Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
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Tourway Inn

2 out of 5
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