Q: Is your facility handicap accessible?
A: Yes, the Ali Center is ADA compliant and offers multiple options for visitors to access all levels as well as enjoy all of our exhibits.  Please click here for additional information on accessibility.


Q: Do you offer wheelchair and/or stroller rentals?
A: We do have three complimentary wheelchairs available for those who might need assistance, but we do not offer wheelchair/stroller rentals on-site.


Q: How long does it take to tour the Ali Center?
A: The length of time visitors spend at the Ali Center varies from 1-3 hours or even all day.  We have 2 ½ levels of exhibits that includes: a 14-minute orientation film, Ali fight footage, 10 theaters and numerous interactive stations, two changing exhibit galleries, a retail store and more.  The length of your visit depends on whether you are one who reads everything and views all of the multimedia or you like to casually browse through the exhibits.


Q: Do you have a place that offers food and/or beverages on-site?
A: Yes, Jarfi's Café in the Ali Center offers a selection of sandwiches, soups, salads and more (including a variety of beverages).  The cafe is open Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Please note that food and beverages are not allowed in the exhibits.


Q: Do you validate parking in the parking garage located under the facility?
A: The parking garage located directly under the Ali Center is owned by the Parking Authority of River City (PARC), so we are not able to validate parking for visitors.  For parking rate information, you may contact PARC by visiting their website www.louisvilleky.gov/PARC or calling (502) 574-3817.


Q: Will Muhammad Ali be at the Center when I visit?
A: Muhammad makes frequent visits to the Ali Center, however, it’s usually with either little advance notice (Muhammad has always liked to spontaneously greet visitors) or no public announcement.  When we are able to announce his visit, we usually post a notice on our website and send an e-mail announcement to our members and e-newsletter subscribers (if you would like to join our e-mail list, please click here; if you are interested in becoming a member, please click here).


Q: Can you recommend some hotels and/or restaurants close to the Ali Center?

A: Downtown Louisville (where the Ali Center is located) has a great selection of accommodations and cuisine. For more information including descriptions, locations and interactive maps, we recommend visiting the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.gotolouisville.com.


Q: Are cameras allowed in the Ali Center?
A: We permit non-commercial photography including film/digital/video cameras and other forms of audiovisual recording.  However, no flashes, lights or tripods are allowed.  Also, photography is strictly prohibited in the Howard L. Bingham Gallery, LeRoy Neiman Gallery, and other special exhibits on loan.  No photography of material subject to copyright restrictions may be used for publication or any commercial purpose without the written permission of the copyright holder and the owner of the material.


Q: Are any of the exhibits translated in different languages?
A: The Journeylines (a timeline of Ali’s life) are translated in Spanish and there are over 19 different languages represented in the Center in various ways.  However, the primary language in the Center is English.