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| Established | November 19, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-11-19) |
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| Location | 144 N. Sixth Street Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°15′29.4″N85°45′36.2″W / 38.258167°N 85.760056°W /38.258167; -85.760056 |
| Type | Biographical, boxing |
| Website | alicenter |
TheMuhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum and cultural center dedicated to boxerMuhammad Ali inLouisville, Kentucky. Ali, a native of Louisville, and his wife Lonnie Ali founded the museum in 2005.[1][2]
The six-story, 96,750 sq ft (8,988 m2) museum is located in the city'sWest Main District. It opened on November 19, 2005, at a cost of $80 million.[3] It also includes a 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2) two-levelamphitheater and a plaza.
On April 4, 2013, a new pedestrian bridge opened, helping residents and visitors connect from the Muhammad Ali Center's plaza to the Belvedere, the Waterfront, and other downtown attractions. The 170-foot-long walkway is nine feet wide, with exterior metal panels that complement the Ali Center plaza's design.[4]
In 2020, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville and the SEEK Museum inRussellville were added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.[5]
The cultural center features exhibitions regarding Ali's six core principles of confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality.[6] Throughout his life, Muhammad Ali strived to be guided by these core principles in his quest to inspire people around the world, dedicating himself to helping others, being the best athlete he could be and by standing up for what he believed in.[3][7]
An orientation theater helps present Ali's life. A mock boxing ring is recreated based on hisDeer LakeTraining Camp. A two-level pavilion, housed within a large elliptical room, features Ali'sboxing memorabilia and history. A large projector displays the filmThe Greatest onto a full-sized boxing ring. There are also booths where visitors can view clips of Ali's greatest fights onvideo-on-demand terminals, which also feature pre- and post-fight interviews.
Another exhibit offers visitors the chance to explore sense of self, others and purpose through an interactive terminal program. Visitors are encouraged to share what they are fighting for in the Generation Ali Story Booths[8]
Two art galleries, theLeRoy Neiman Gallery and theHoward L. Bingham Gallery, feature rotating exhibits that are located on the third floor.
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