The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has now reopened after an expansion worth over $50 million, which saw the addition of several expanded galleries
The museum, which is included on the commissionable CityPASS in Atlanta, opened in 2014, and stands to celebrate, commemorate and collate the stories of those involved in America's ongoing human and civil rights struggle.
Two new wings have been added after the renovation, with several interactives also added. Those include the Lunch Counter simulation, which invites guests to relive the hatred faced and the courage shown by protesters, and an Action Lab, which sees visitors encouraged to design personal plans around community engagement and empower them with tools to make a difference on a grassroots level.
A Special Exhibitions Gallery has been added to host temporary exhibitions. The first, 'Reclaiming History: Selections from the Tinwood Foundation', shines a spotlight on Southern Black artists.
Megan Allen, City Pass CEO, described the attraction's expansion as "a powerful reminder of how institutions like the Center can inspire action through education and storytelling.
"We're proud to partner in a space that honours the past while empowering future generations to lead with courage and compassion."
Other inclusions in the Atlanta CityPASS span the World of Coca-Cola, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia Aquarium and the College Football Hall of Fame.
