Civil Rights Memorial to unveil Emmett Till traveling exhibit
By Hannah Murphy
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WVTM) — The Civil Rights Memorial Center is bringing a new traveling exhibition to Montgomery.
Opening April 28, 2026, Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See offers an interactive, immersive experience focused on the life, death and legacy of Emmett Till.
Visitors can move through several hands-on installations designed to bring history to life. “Eyewitness Account” lets guests pick up a rotary telephone to hear a firsthand account of Till’s kidnapping.
“Emmett Till Funeral” presents a scrolling series of photographs capturing the return of his body for burial.
In “Courtroom Sketchpad,” visitors can explore how the murder trial unfolded through recreated sketches and explanations.
The exhibit will remain on view through August 2026.
Admission is included with general entry to the Civil Rights Memorial Center. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for ages 8 to 17, and free for children 7 and younger.
You can purchase admission here.
Organizers say the exhibition is designed to help visitors better understand the lasting impact of Till’s death and why his story continues to resonate today.
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