Fees & Passes

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

• Thursday, January 9 — National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter Jr.
• Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Saturday, April 19 — First Day of National Park Week
• Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
• Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
• Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

 

There are no fees associated with Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument or the A.G. Gaston Motel, however some partner sites may have fees to visit or tour their sites.

 

America the Beautiful Pass

There are several versions of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass that could save you money while visiting your National Parks. Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument does not issue America the Beautiful Passes. Here are some additional ways to get your pass.

In Person (Recommended):

Bankhead National Forest
1070 Highway 33
Double Springs, Alabama
(205)-489-5111

Talladaga National Forest Oakmulgee District
9901 Highway 5,
Brent, Alabama
(205)-926-9765

Talladaga National Forest Talladega District
1001 North Street (Hwy 21 North)
Talladega, Alabama
[phone]

If you live in a different area, check out other purchase and pickup locations for America the Beautiful Passes.

Online:

The National Park Service recommends ordering your pass online at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. Go to the National Park Service Passes page to discover which pass is best for you. From there you can navigate to the USGS Online Store .