The Legacy Museum

The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama tells an important story about the history of slavery and unfair treatment of African-Americans in America. It shows how many people were treated badly just because of the color of their skin.

The museum covers many tough topics, including the time when people were forced to work without pay, unfair laws that kept people apart, and times when people were treated very harshly because of their race.

Visiting this museum helps people understand these parts of history so we can work toward 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 who are in serious 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 greatly because of unfair laws.

In October 2021, the museum was moved to a new, bigger place where enslaved people were once held. The new museum is much 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 much larger one in 2021. The museum uses many ways to tell its story, including videos, art, and interactive displays.

Visitors can learn about different times in history, from slavery to the Civil Rights Era. There are exhibits about difficult topics, such as 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.