The new Civil Rights Memorial Center will enhance the experience of the Maya Lin-designed monument. (Paul Robertson)

The Civil Rights Memorial Center expands the experience of the Memorial honoring the memory and achievements of those who lost their lives during the Civil Rights Movement.

In addition to state-of-the-art exhibits and in-depth information about Civil Rights Movement martyrs, the Civil Rights Memorial Center houses a 56-seat theater, a classroom for educational activities, a section dedicated to contemporary social justice issues and the Wall of Tolerance.

One hour guided tours are available, by appointment, for scheduled visitors and student groups.

The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children 17 and under. More information about visiting The Civil Rights Memorial Center is available here.

The Montgomery Advertiser recently created an "online tour" of the Civil Rights Memorial Center.