Plan Your Visit to the Pauli Murray Center!
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice is open to the public most Saturdays from 10 AM - 1 PM for self-guided tours. We also offer guided tours at 11 AM on Wednesday and 1 PM most Saturdays. Please check our calendar to ensure we are open the date you wish to visit!
If the Center is closed, you are always welcome to drop by our free outdoor exhibits, which are accessible to the public year-round during daylight hours.
Public Tours
We are excited to offer a variety of public tours for folks to explore the incredible life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray inside the home where they were raised. We offer both guided and self-guided opportunities to members of our community! While children are always welcome at the Pauli Murray Center, our guided tour is best suited for youth 12 and up. All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Public Events
The Pauli Murray Center is pleased to offer many community events throughout the year, including community days, book clubs, lectures, and more. To view our upcoming events, check out our event calendar!
Private Tours
If you have a group of 15 or more people, a private tour offers the opportunity to experience Pauli Murray’s childhood home at a time that is convenient for your group. Private tours are scheduled throughout the week based on staff capacity.
Outdoor Exhibit Exploration
Are you in town for a visit, but none of our public tour opportunities work with your schedule? You can always explore the outdoor exhibits and scenic grounds of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s childhood home at your convenience. The outdoor exhibits are available to all visitors without a reservation during daylight hours. Please note that staff will likely not be available to answer questions or open the space for drop-in visits. Exploring the outdoor exhibits is completely free, but donations are always welcome. Support our work by making a donation here.
Whistle Stop Tours
This walking tour with the Pauli Murray Center and Whistle Stop Tours is a 90-minute, 1-square-mile tour around the historic West End Neighborhood of Durham. Tour-goers will visit 6 stops and be inspired by Pauli Murray's legacy and the unique contributions of the Fitzgerald family to the educational, economic, and cultural fabric of Durham.
These specialized public tours are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM once in the fall and once in the spring. 2026 tour dates are forthcoming.
*Please note that this is an outdoor walking tour and does NOT include admission inside Pauli Murray’s childhood home. To explore the interior of the home, participants will need to pay the $10 per person entrance fee.
Additional Community Sites of Interest
Durham Civil and Human Rights Map
The spirit of community comes alive through decades of activism by Durham residents. From anti-war protests to a feminist books store, sit-ins at local lunch counters to activism supporting the rights of public housing residents, this is a community resource for teachers, students, residents and anyone interested in Durham, civil rights, human rights and social history. Each marker on the map includes photos, text, and audio. It is accessible on a phone, tablet or computer. The markers were created by students at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill.
