Rosa Parks Museum
The Rosa Parks Museum is located on the Troy University at Montgomery satellite campus, in Montgomery, Alabama. Look also at The National Memorial to Peace and Justice, 0.4 mi away. Highs of 68–78°F make March, April, October and November the mildest time to go.
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
Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Rosa Parks Museum
The Rosa Parks Museum is located on the Troy University at Montgomery satellite campus, in Montgomery, Alabama. It has information, exhibits, and some artifacts from the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. This museum is named after civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who is known for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person on a city bus.
The Rosa Parks Museum gives visitors a closer look at the Montgomery bus boycott and the people who helped shape the Civil Rights movement. There are many historical artifacts, interactive exhibits, audio storytelling and a reenactment of Rosa Parks's arrest. Visitors can learn more about what happened during that time and why these events were important in the fight against discrimination and racial segregation.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Overnight near Rosa Parks 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
- 4Alabama Department of Archives and History
- 5Montgomery Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rosa Parks 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 | 9 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 | 25 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
Worth adding to a visit
Every place here is under 51 miles away.
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 Museum
50 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
4in town MuseumAlabama Department of Archives and History
54 mi Zoo & aquariumMontgomery Zoo
46 mi Ancient siteCahabaPhoto 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 · Alabama Department of Archives and History: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Montgomery Zoo: kangotraveler, CC BY 2.0 · Cahaba: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Rosa Parks Museum: questions
Is Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery?
Yes. It’s inside Montgomery, AL.
When is the best time to visit Rosa Parks Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks Museum?
Montgomery (in town, 126 places to stay), Prattville (10 mi, 22 places to stay) and Millbrook (9 mi, 7 places to stay).
From people who live in Montgomery
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