Rotating and Permanent exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center

“THE GREATEST” TIMELINE
Relive the triumphs and drama of Muhammad Ali’s unparalleled boxing career.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE CENTER
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The path of a champion
Delve into Ali’s professional boxing career from 1960 to 1981, through an engaging timeline featuring exclusive artifacts and dynamic media presentations. Watch from above as a short film is projected onto a boxing ring canvas, as it brings Ali’s iconic bouts to life with narration by Samuel L. Jackson.

ALL ALI, ALL THE TIME
Grab a ringside seat to watch some of Muhammad Ali’s most famous fights.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE CENTER
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Watch history being made … again
Take a seat and enjoy some of Ali’s greatest and most memorable fights. Available on demand, witness legendary bouts like the “Rumble in the Jungle” against George Foreman and the “Thrilla in Manila” against Joe Frazier. Featuring the original broadcast commentary, this experience reignites the excitement of Ali’s boxing matches.

LIGHTING THE WAY
Watch Ali lighting the Olympic cauldron and see his torch from this captivating appearance.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE CENTER
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A global showstopper
Relive the unforgettable moment when Muhammad Ali carried the Olympic torch during the 1996 games in Atlanta, Georgia. Let this short film experience inspire you to discover your own personal greatness, and become a torchbearer, spreading respect, hope, and understanding to make a meaningful impact in the world.

SHINING A LIGHT: WOMEN IN PRISON
This year, the annual photography contest presents the unique effects of incarceration on women.

Participating photographers were asked to submit photographs that illustrate the unique ways in which incarceration affects women prisoners. Informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #5: Gender Equality and #16: Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions.

The Muhammad Ali Center’s intention is to increase awareness, to educate on prison injustices, particularly those that disproportionately affect women prisoners, and to inspire viewers to get involved and to be a part of the solution.

SIX CORE PRINCIPLES
Explore and reflect on the set of six values that guided Muhammad Ali’s life.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE CENTER
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Beliefs that shaped a champion
Within the Muhammad Ali Museum walls, visitors have the opportunity to explore their own potential for greatness, drawing inspiration from the six core principles of Muhammad Ali’s life: Spirituality, Conviction, Confidence, Dedication, Giving, and Respect.

Experience a serene and contemplative space in the Spirituality pavilion, where you can reflect on the world’s religions and embrace Ali’s message of our shared humanity. Through immersive elements, discover the six “truths” of religion and a captivating timeline chronicling Ali’s spiritual journey.

Step into the Confidence pavilion, a cone-shaped theater, to experience how Ali’s self-esteem and self-confidence became a beacon of inspiration for Black Americans during the Civil Rights era, empowering them to embrace their own beauty, potency, and self-belief.

In the Dedication pavilion, become immersed in this captivating multimedia presentation that showcases Ali’s relentless dedication and unparalleled work ethic as you witness him training, while hearing firsthand accounts from those who had the opportunity to witness his unwavering commitment to becoming The Greatest.

Place your hand in Ali’s in the Giving pavilion and embark on a transformative and interactive journey, gaining profound insight into Ali’s approach to life. Listen to heartfelt accounts of his selfless acts, including touching tales from his own children, which reveal the depth and breadth of his kindness, often overshadowed by his athletic achievements and charismatic style.

View the remarkable journey of Ali’s personal change at the Respect pavilion and maturation in this short film. Through a compelling series of clips and interviews, gain unique insight into Ali’s actions and deepen your understanding of his transformative path.

Follow along Ali’s path through the peak of the Civil Rights era in a multi-sensory display in the Conviction pavilion, featuring recreations, footage, and interpretive panels that vividly depict significant moments such as his lunch counter denial, involvement with the Nation of Islam, conscientious objection to the Vietnam War, and the landmark Clay v. United States Supreme Court decision.

TRAIN WITH ALI
Test your boxing skills in a recreation of the Champ’s Deer Lake training camp.

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE CENTER
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Step into the ring
Train like Muhammad Ali in this interactive and dynamic recreation of Ali’s training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania. Step into the boxing ring with Laila Ali, find your footing as you shadow box, refine your rhythm on a speed bag, and experience the force of a heavyweight punch.

Venue Link: Muhammad Ali Center