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DESCRIPTION: cultural attraction and an international education center that inspired by the ideals of its founder, Muhammad Ali; the Ali Center’s 2 ½ levels of award-winning exhibits, educational and public programming, and global initiatives carry on Ali’s legacy and inspire exploration of the greatness within ourselves; innovative exhibits and captivating multimedia presentations tell Ali’s story through six core values of his life: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality and giving; learn about Ali’s Louisville roots, unprecedented boxing career, his societal and religious convictions, and global humanitarianism; Ali Center includes a five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, an interactive timeline of Ali’s life, video of Ali fights, boxing artifacts and memorabiia, hands-on boxing fun, a boxing ring, two art galleries, children’s Hope and Dream wall, retail store, and cafe; much more than a place that tells the story of one man’s journey, the Ali Center reaches beyond its physical walls to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.
AMENITIES: ADA compliant, family restrooms, multi-language exhibits, meeting and event space
PHOTO POLICY:  Guests are permitted to take non-commercial photography including film/digital/video cameras, motion picture, and other forms of audiovisual recording. No flashes, lights or tripods. No photography of any kind allowed in the art galleries and other special exhibits on loan.
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $5 students with ID, $8 age 65+, $4 ages 6-12, $5 military
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 9:30a–5p, Sun Noon–5p
ADDRESS: 144 North 6th Street   MAP
PHONE: 502-584-9254
WEBSITE: http://www.alicenter.org