Historical

A “living institution” and part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, the Institute features the lessons of our past as a positive way to chart a new direction for our future.

Built in 1927, it’s one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events.

Birmingham's iconic statue symbolizing the city's historical industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.

Few achievements in the past half century compare in importance with the American Civil Rights Movement. And no cities played as prominent a role in the movement as Birmingham. The Birmingham Civil Rights District is a six block tribute to the monumental fight for human rights in this country.