National Center Annex

Since it was established in 1997, the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture has had more than 20,000 visitors from across the United States and around the world experience its unique offerings. To help fulfill the mission of the National Center, the Annex was opened in 2001 to host programs, display collections, and present a number of rotating exhibits. Located close to historic Alabama State University, the Annex serves as a gathering place for a variety of guest lectures, events for all ages, and unique opportunity to view the Center’s unique artistic collection.

Hours Available

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Official University Holidays

  • Thanksgiving Day and Day After
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Other official off days as mandated

In addition to the annual and special events hosted in the Annex, the Center also provides tours under the following themes:

  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Women Who Started It
  • Alabama State University and the Modern Civil Rights Movement
  • Montgomery’s Legacy to the Modern Civil Rights Movement
  • The Journey to Freedom
  • Toward the “Beloved Community”
  • E. D. Nixon: The Forgotten Hero
  • Experiencing the Modern Civil Rights Movement Through Those Who Lived It
  • Guided Tour of Exhibits

Tours for Children:

  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott
  • Guided Tour of Exhibits

Address

National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture
1345 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36101

Upcoming and Current Programs

November 1, 2009

Visual Exegesis: Religious Images from African-American Artists from the Jean and Robert E. Steele Collection

Featuring a collection of art from world-renowned artists, The Jean and Robert E. Steele Collection is comprised of pieces which highlight artistic interpretations of religious themes in African-American Culture.

Art Exhibition Opening Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009

Art Exhibition Closing Date: January 29, 2010

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