National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is a National Monument in Alabama. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Alabama National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing
Mural Sculpture of the four little girls · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction

The 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel is closed for renovation. Visit the Temporary Visitor Center in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 open Wednesday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The construction is expected to take 18 months. When completed the site will increase accessibility with a new elevator, new exhibits to tell the story of the building and Project C, and revitalize this historic landmark. Follow the link for more information.

Posted or updated Aug 16, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Birmingham Civil Rights.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument brochures and NPS passport stamp are available for visitors at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Sunday's, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Tuesday - Saturday,…

Brochures and NPS Passport Book Available
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 3:00PM
SundayClosed

Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter.

Contact and directions

Phone
205-679-0065
Email
[email protected]
Address
A.G. Gaston Motel, Birmingham, AL 35203
Coordinates
33.5154, -86.8147· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
A.G. Gaston Motel (Temporarily Closed)Daily: Closed—Yes
Temporary Visitor Center (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute)Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat Closed · Sun Closed—Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

On Amazon

Popular trail picks

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Fitness & outdoors LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Filter stream water on hikes and backcountry trips. View on Amazon → Fitness & outdoors Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler A large tumbler for road trips between parks. View on Amazon → Shoes New Balance Women’s 237 V1 Sneaker Comfortable everyday sneakers for easy trails and visitor-center walks. View on Amazon → Men’s fashion Hanes Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt A warm layer for chilly park mornings. View on Amazon →

More parks in Alabama

Freedom Riders National MonumentHorseshoe Bend National Military ParkLittle River Canyon National PreserveNatchez Trace National Scenic TrailNatchez Trace ParkwayRussell Cave National MonumentSelma To Montgomery National Historic TrailTrail Of Tears National Historic TrailTuskegee Airmen National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic SiteAll in Alabama

Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/bicr/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.