Freedom Rides Museum
The Freedom Rides Museum is located at 210 South Court Street in Montgomery, Alabama, in the building which was until 1995 the Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station. A drive of 0.3 mi reaches The National Memorial to Peace and Justice. Weather is mildest over March, April, October and November, with 68–78°F highs.
A museum inside Montgomery
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Montgomery
Freedom Rides Museum is inside Montgomery, which has 126 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) has airline service, about 7 miles from Freedom Rides Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Freedom Rides Museum
The Freedom Rides Museum is located at 210 South Court Street in Montgomery, Alabama, in the building which was until 1995 the Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station. It was the site of a violent attack on participants in the 1961 Freedom Ride during the Civil Rights Movement. The May 1961 assaults, carried out by a mob of white protesters who confronted the civil rights activists, "shocked the nation and led the Kennedy Administration to side with civil rights protesters for the first time."
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2011)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Freedom Rides Museum
For a bed close by, look to Montgomery (126) and Prattville (22).
- 1The National Memorial to Peace and Justice
- 2Civil Rights Memorial
- 3The Legacy Museum
- 4Mothers of Gynecology Monument
- 5Alabama Department of Archives and History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Freedom Rides Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | in town | — | 126 97 hotels · 15 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 195,300 | $162K | C− |
| Prattville | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 22 19 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 40,582 | $215K | C |
| Millbrook | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 17,623 | $207K | C− |
| Wetumpka | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 7,535 | $204K | C+ |
| Pike Road | 15 mi east | 20 min | 2 2 motels | 11,899 | $382K | — |
| Holtville | 18 mi north | 25 min | 2 2 RV parks | 5,158 | $267K | — |
| Elmore | 13 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,382 | $108K | — |
| Shorter | 22 mi east | 35 min | 2 2 hotels | 356 | $99K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Freedom Rides Museum
Also within 51 miles are these.
Big draw35 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
1in town MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
2in town LandmarkCivil Rights Memorial
3in town MuseumThe Legacy Museum4in town LandmarkMothers of Gynecology Monument
50 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
36 mi LakeLake Martin
5in town MuseumAlabama Department of Archives and HistoryPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Civil Rights Memorial: Colin Mutchler from Brooklyn, United States, CC BY 2.0 · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Lake Martin: Rebecca Hagen, Public domain · Alabama Department of Archives and History: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Freedom Rides Museum: questions
Is Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery?
Yes. It’s inside Montgomery, AL.
When is the best time to visit Freedom Rides Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Freedom Rides Museum?
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near Freedom Rides Museum?
Montgomery (in town, 126 places to stay), Prattville (10 mi, 22 places to stay) and Millbrook (10 mi, 7 places to stay).
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