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Birmingham — Alabama city guide

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute lists adult admission at $15 (seniors 65+, military and students $13; children under grade 4 free) and is open Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. with last admission at 4 p.m.; it is closed Sunday and Monday. MAX Transit lists an adult one-way fare of $1.50, and Amtrak's Crescent stops in Birmingham. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the NOAA station this site uses for Alabama climate figures.

Birmingham at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forCivil rights history and a central Alabama base
Trade-offsWe verified one attraction; no verified neighborhood detail
Getting aroundMAX Transit: $1.50 adult one-way
Key placesBirmingham Civil Rights Institute
NearbyTuscaloosa, Montgomery

What to see and do

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's own page (read October 17, 2026) gives the hours and prices above. We list no other Birmingham attraction because we did not verify one; check Alabama's official tourism pages for more.

Practical notes

See transportation for the transit fares we verified and the hotels guide for how Alabama's lodgings taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Plan the Institute for a Tuesday–Saturday morning and allow for the 4 p.m. last admission; we have not toured it.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 17, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute?

Adults $15; seniors 65+, military and students $13; children under grade 4 and members free.

When is it open?

Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., last admission 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.

How much is the bus?

MAX Transit lists $1.50 for an adult one-way ride.

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