Muhammad Ali Center
A memorial to boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown, with multimedia exhibits telling the story of his boxing career and his human rights ideals.
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville in 1942. This memorial on the banks of the Ohio River was co-founded with his participation and opened in 2005. His funeral was held in the city in 2016. The three-story galleries are built around six core values, including Belief, Respect and Dedication. They display footage of his fights, his gloves and gold belts, and his refusal of military service and his role in the civil rights movement. Visitors can also put on boxing gloves and train along with a coach's video at a punching bag. Adult admission is about $24. The center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It sits at the west end of the Main Street museum district, right next to the riverfront.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Kentucky Science Center
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Belle of Louisville
- Frazier History Museum
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Fourth Street Live!
- Whiskey Row