Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum opened in October 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans as the first permanent museum dedicated to the civil rights movement in Louisiana. Building on the launch of the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail in 2021, the exhibition brings together stories of landmark cases, historic marches, and everyday acts of courage to highlight the state’s pivotal role in shaping national progress.

Organized around three fundamental rights — the right to assemble, the right to education, and the right to vote — the exhibition provides an accessible framework for exploring Louisiana’s long history of activism and its enduring influence on the nation.

Our Role in Bringing It All to Life

Solomon Group served as exhibit producer, fabricator, and technology integrator. Working in close collaboration with design partner Local Projects and content partner GMC Advertising, our team:

• Consulted on early-stage design and development

• Fabricated scenic environments, casework, and artifact mounts

• Delivered AV systems integration and interactive exhibit technology

• Produced graphics and installation throughout the exhibition

A highlight of the project was the DreamCube, an immersive interactive that places visitors inside pivotal civil rights moments through projection mapping and motion detection. By walking alongside marchers or standing with students during desegregation, guests experience history as lived memory, rather than distant fact.

Significance & Recognition

The museum builds on a decades-long vision, led by the Louisiana Museum Foundation and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It has quickly become a cultural landmark in New Orleans, drawing attention as a definitive statement on the state’s role in civil rights history.

While still new, the project is already seen as a cornerstone for the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail, complementing markers across the state and serving as a hub for education and reflection.

Why It Matters

The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum offers an experience rooted in resilience, justice, and community. For Solomon Group, it was an opportunity to help bring these vital stories to life with care and respect — blending design, technology, and cultural authenticity into a museum that stands as both a remembrance and an invitation to future generations.