Albany Civil Rights Institute

Albany Civil Rights Institute The Albany Civil Rights Institute is a museum and research center in Albany, Georgia, that tells the story of the civil rights movement in southwest Georgia.

The mission of the Albany Civil Rights Institute is to serve as an educational resource for the preservation of the rich history of Albany and Southwest Georgia's African American Freedom Struggle culminating in the modern civil rights movement. Consisting of the Old Mount Zion church, site of one of the first mass meetings of the Albany Movement, and a 12,315 square foot museum space adjacent to

the church, ACRI is uniquely able to bring together community members, movement veterans, historians and visitors to discover, record and celebrate the rich history of the southwest Georgia civil rights struggle. ACRI consists of exhibit space packed with interactive exhibits, a large multipurpose room, an outdoor garden facility, a digital oral history database, a resource library and state-of-the-art audio and visual technology. By displaying the reality of life in southwest Georgia in the runup to the modern civil rights movement and then immersing visitors in the culture and conflicts of the 1960s, ACRI allows visitors to experience the evolution of everyday citizens into the courageous activists of the Albany Movement
Community leaders and the ACRI board of directors have come together to help the Institute secure the state-of-the-art resources it needs to pursue its mission. The museum space is made possible by support from the Albany City Commission, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and generous donors in Albany and from around the country. Museums are keepers of culture and agents of change. ACRI embodies this principle through programs for youth and adults, emphasizing the potential for ordinary citizens to become effective change agents.

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07/04/2025

God Bless America! 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!!! Let Freedom Ring!

02/16/2025

Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your perspective matters.

Join us for Harlem Nights: “Reimagining the Dream”, where we’ll come together to reflect, engage, and inspire change. This powerful evening will feature a keynote address from Dr. Marlon Scott, followed by a Youth Panel Discussion on what “a movement” means for the future. This is more than just an event—it’s a space for real conversations and real impact. Come ready to be inspired, be heard, and be part of the movement.

➡️ Wednesday, February 19 | 6:30 PM
➡️ Albany Civil Rights Museum

02/03/2025

The Albany Area Chamber proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the impactful contributions of Black owned businesses in our community. Tag your favorite Black owned local businesses below. Let's come together to celebrate, uplift, and champion the legacy of excellence and innovation that Black owned businesses bring to the Albany area —today, tomorrow, and every day.

02/03/2025

Albany, Georgia, is a city with a long story that has shaped the South and beyond. Take a walk through history and learn about the impacts Albany's leaders and

02/03/2025

During Black History Month, VA honors the achievements and patriotism of American Veterans, like those who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in WWII. The unit arrived in England in Feb 1945 to clear a huge mail backlog, sorting it in half the expected time.

01/20/2025

Did you know that in 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Albany, Georgia, to encourage and inspire thousands with three impassioned speeches before sparking Albany’s Famous Civil Rights March to the Trailways Bus Station?

Join us in celebrating his life and legacy, the impact on the Albany Movement and our chapter in the larger civil rights story with a visit to the Albany Civil Rights Institute or on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

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12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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08/29/2024

On this day in 1963, Dad marched for justice and freedom. He shared a dream that inspired millions and ignited generational movements for change. But despite, significant progress, that dream has never been fully realized. We have the power and ability to change that — together.

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326 W Whitney Ave
Albany, GA
31701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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(229) 432-1698

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