This plan covers the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on day one and the Legacy Sites in Montgomery on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; the Institute is closed Sunday and Monday and the Legacy Sites are closed Tuesday, so the plan works on Wednesday–Saturday. We verified no driving time between the cities.
Day 1: Birmingham
- Morning — Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m.; adults $15.
Day 2: Montgomery
- Morning — Legacy Museum, $5 e-ticket covering all four Legacy Sites; allow 3–5 hours.
- Afternoon — National Memorial for Peace and Justice, about 1–2 hours, reached by a free shuttle from the museum.
- Option — Rosa Parks Museum, Monday–Friday 9–5 (closed noon–1) and Saturday 9–3.
Getting around
We verified only a few local fares and rail links; see transportation and check a map for the Birmingham–Montgomery drive.
Swap options
- Space instead: replace Day 2 with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville (adults $30).
- Gulf instead: USS Alabama in Mobile (daily 8–5).
Limits
We did not walk this route. Confirm hours and ticket rules with each venue.