5.0Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum(1.284 reviews) - A Massive, Stunning Collection of Beautiful Machines! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Auto Racing Tracks
A motorcyclist's dream come true, this museum houses the world's largest collection of motorcycles and Lotus racecars with 1,000 vintage and modern motorcycles on display. In addition to the motorsports collection, The Museum houses the Barber Advanced Design Center. The Barber Advanced Design Center is an 11,000-square-foot hub for creation and design.See more..
4.5Mobile Carnival Museum(580 reviews)from $8.21 - Great intro to Mobile Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival.See more..
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is the only museum in the world dedicated to the rich traditions, history and culture of "America's Sea". With a combined 90 interactive exhibits, simulators and theaters, GulfQuest is a family tourist destination and a signature attraction for Mobile, the state of Alabama and the entire Gulf Coast region.See more..
4.5Paul W. Bryant Museum(323 reviews) - Great tribute to a historic program Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Museum dedicated to the famous football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.See more..
4.0Hank Williams Museum(282 reviews)from $23.00 - Enjoyed the museum very much. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, AL is a favorite destination for music fans. He is a treasure to the City of Montgomery and the State of Alabama, and we are paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of this magnificent legend whose name survives in a way that is unique in the history of Music. It is amazing after so many years that there are still things to be said...song to be sung. Year by year since Hank's death in 1953, the real impact his songs made on American Music becomes more evident. His lifelong fans continue, and new admirers are added with each generation. Hank Williams crowded a lot of living into twenty-nine years. It is safe to say, perhaps Hank Williams said all he had to say. We are proud to say that all of the artifacts are authentic. Exhibits include the 1952 Cadillac in which he died, 17 stage suits including Nudie , custom made boots, cowboy hats, tie collection, furniture, portraits, records, horse saddle, piano,awards, rare photos, family history and personal film footage. Experience the history of the first country music superstar and see how Hank Williams transformed country music and sowed the seeds of what was to become American Music, blues, rockabilly and even rock and roll.See more..
4.5Foley Railroad Museum(266 reviews) - Get sidetracked here! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Speciality Museums
Foley Railroad Museum houses artifacts and archives for the City of Foley and the L & N Train. We also have a Model Train Exhibit that is open Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pmSee more..
5.0Muscle Shoals Sound Studio(265 reviews) - Now Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers... Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Our iconic recording studio opened in 1969 when studio musicians now known as The Swampers - David Hood, Jimmy Johnson, Barry Beckett and Roger Hawkins - left FAME Studio and started their own operation. Fully restored to it's 1969 look thanks to a grant from Beats Electronics, the studio is open for tours and is once again a fully functioning recording studio at night. A wide array of merchandise is also available in store and online with new designs and the classic duds worn by Mick Jagger, Bog Seger, Willie Nelson, Linda Rondstadt, Rod Stewart etc. Tour guides start in the basement where the publishing offices were, proceed to the main studio and end in the gift shop of course! There are numerous Swamper sightings! Group tour rates are available and the studio is open to requests for special events and occasions like weddings and birthday bashes. We are not your typical hands-off museum. We encourage people to play the piano where Old Time Rock and Roll was recorded!See more..
4.5Conde-Charlotte Museum(189 reviews) - Excellent tour Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Conde-Charlotte Museum is the Gateway to Mobile’s History. Built in 1822, the museum house was Mobile's first jail. A portion of the jail foundation and jail doors can still be seen in the house. In 1849, the building was purchased by Jonathan Kirkbride and converted into his family residence. The Conde-Charlotte Museum is now furnished with period antiques reflecting Mobile’s history under five flags: French, English, Spanish, Confederate and American. The variety and authenticity of the furnishings make the house a charming museum, with two confederate parlors, an American Federal dining room, a British Commandant’s room, a French sitting room and bedroom, and two American bedrooms. A walled Spanish garden of the late 18th century design and a kitchen filled with late 19th and early 20th century equipment complement the house.See more..
4.5Southern Museum of Flight(174 reviews) - Nice museum good place to go Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums
An aircraft hangar museum with exhibits of authentic old airplanes.See more..
4.5Fairhope Museum(165 reviews) - Depicts a Populist Reformer’s colony that survived Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
A pleasant, well displayed, small museum with enthusiastic docents that gives guests a good overview of the development of the area, what Single Tax Community is and of Jubilee - a phenomenon we certainly had not known about. The Jubilee display could use some modern photos as the event still happens. The video is long. Perhaps posting just how long it runs would be helpful. There is much information to read in the displays and the video allows those of us who are not speed readers to get the information. See more..
5.0Richards DAR House Museum(156 reviews) - Many Volunteers, so we can enjoy this site Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
A beautiful 1860s Italianate townhouse located in the De Tonti Square Historical District in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama. This 10,000 square foot dream home, filled with a large family, was built by Captain Charles Richards and his wife Carolyn. Surrounded by formal gardens and old brick courtyard, the House Museum is furnished with period antiques, original chandeliers, interior and exterior architectural appointments including carved Carrera Marble fireplaces with cathedral arches, cantilever staircase, and the four seasons lace ironwork lining the front gallery and sidewalk. Operated and furnished by the Mobile chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1973, they invite you to join them for a tour of this beautiful home and take complimentary tea and cookies afterward.See more..
4.5Alabama Music Hall of Fame(153 reviews) - Fun and lost of information Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Honoring all styles of music and dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Alabama's musicians and the state's great musical heritage. The Alabama Music Hall of Fame was a dream and goal of the Muscle Shoals Music Association, a Shoals area based professional organization of recording studio owners, producers, musicians, songwriters and other music professionals. In 1980, through their efforts, the State legislature, with leadership of State Senator Bobby Denton, created a state agency, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board, with a mandate to honor all of this state's great music achievers, and to build a facility in which to showcase these talented individuals and their accomplishments.See more..
4.5International Motorsports Hall of Fame(114 reviews)from $23.00 - Things you will see no where else Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
4.5Moundville Archaeological Park(109 reviews) - A beautiful place Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Parks
Called "The Big Apple of the 14th Century" by National Geographic, Moundville Archaeological Park was once the site of a powerful prehistoric community that, at its peak, was America's largest city north of Mexico. Located on the Black Warrior River 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, the park preserves 326 acres where, 800 years ago, Mississippian Indians constructed 28 massive flat-topped earthen pyramids, arranged carefully around a vast central plaza. The mounds served as elevated platforms for civic and ceremonial structures and the homes of nobles. Today, the panoramic landscape provides stunning views of these ancient monuments while the park's museum displays many of the beautiful treasures that have been unearthed at the site. A campground with modern amenities and a conference center available for private function rentals compliment this historically and culturally significant site.See more..
4.5Holmes Medical Museum(109 reviews) - A step back in time Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
Take a trip back in time. Historic Medical Museum featuring equipment from the late 1800s until 1958. The first hospital in Baldwin County, AL built in 1936. Surgical Room, Sterilization Room, XRay equipment from 1930s. Pharmacist Room, Maternity Room, Hoax Quackery Room of Donated items, Dentistry, Audio, Visual equipment. Non-profit, Free ADMISSION, donations appreciated. The entrance is on the ground level and the Hospital is located on the second floor, only accessible by stairs. Photos & Videos on our Facebook page.See more..
4.0Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum(100 reviews) - Interesting Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum provides railroad fun for all ages! Come view our displays in our depot museum, see our working signal display, and take a ride on our vintage rail cars!See more..
4.5Landmark Park(100 reviews) - Escape Ross Clark Circle and find this gem Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
There's a grand adventure waiting for you and your family, just on the outskirts of Dothan, at Landmark Park. A 135-acre park built to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of southeast Alabama's Wiregrass Region. As Alabama's Official Museum of Agriculture, Landmark Park is more than just a place to look. It is a place to participate and experience.See more..
Watched them on TV, saw them receive their awards year after year and enjoyed their specials. But, to see wall after wall of their history displayed is AWESOME. You look at the pictures, records and awards then you have a flashback about seeing them on stage for the event. Well worth the admission price. Do yourself a favor, have at least an hour to take it all in. See more..
The only of its kind outside of Germany, this vistor center has exhibits on the history of the Mercedes-Benz and offers tours of a manufacturing plant.See more..
Dedicated June, 1996 with the arrival of the Olympic Torch enroute to the Atlanta Games, The Jesse Owens Museum is a tribute to the life and legacy of Jesse Owens, track and field great, who captured four Gold Medals in 1936 Berlin Olympics shattering Hitler’s Aryan supremacy theory. Jesse’s athletic and humanitarian achievements are depicted through interactive kiosks, displays, a rare documentary narrated by Owens, memorabilia and a museum store. The park includes a Sharecropper Birth Home Replica, Bronze Statue, 1936 Olympic Torch Replica, Interactive Broad Jump Pit, Olympic Gold Medal Tree, picnic pavilions, ball fields, basketball court and a playground. Free WiFi. Admission. Call to schedule group tours. M-Sat 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Additional hours by appointment.See more..
4.5Pope's Tavern(62 reviews) - Were not sure what to expect, but really enjoyable! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Located in downtown Florence, Pope’s Tavern serves as a space to explore the early history of the city of Florence and Lauderdale County through educational programming, public discourse, and community engagement. Programs at the museum include historical talks, films, and workshops centered on early Florence history. The Museum aims to become a downtown institution, known for creative, historical events and gatherings focused on understanding the past and the present.See more..
Lance greeted us warmly and gave us some tips to start our exploration. There are three floors of exhibits which can be reached by stairs or an elevator. The exhibits are spaciously arranged, with lots of room for strollers,walkers, or wheel chairs. There something for everyone, from ice skating to football. Speaking of football, don’t bring up Auburn’s historic “kick six “ in the 2013 Iron Bowl…. Apparently Lance is ‘Bama fan…. LOL P.s. Lance was a very good sport after I brought it up!See more..
4.5Negro Southern League Museum(51 reviews) - Delighted to find this attraction in Birmingham, AL Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
We are doing college tour visits in & around the South and found ourselves with half of a day to further explore the city of Birmingham. We first tried to go to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute but we couldn’t buy tickets online, the last box office tickets sold at 1:45: place closed at 3. Then we tried to go to Arlington Antebellum home but it’s more of a house and garden tour vs. a true plantation so that got nixed. Then tried to go to the Birmingham Zoo but it was closed. We found ourselves at the Negro Southern League Museum which was perfect! It combined our desire to see more about civil rights in this town + our love of baseball. It’s also situated right next to Regions Field where the Birmingham Barons play and where we were headed for an evening game. We highly recommend this attraction!See more..
This interesting little museum offers information on local history, Native American artifacts, antique sea-faring items and biological findings. The lone guide is friendly and informative and greets visitors with the history of the building which was once a one-room school house among other things. I found the 500 year old nineteen foot long dug-out canoe as well as the dolphin scull particularly interesting. My daughter took home some shards of Native American pottery which was free. Worth stopping by if you are in the area. Admission was free.See more..
4.0Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum(45 reviews) - Interesting stop in Alabama Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
We saw this on trip advisor, and decided to stop in. It is a house with about 6 rooms on first floor, in a residential neighborhood. It does have free parking. There are items, hanging on walls and on shelves throughout. The lady at the front desk was full of information, maybe even more than the museum itself. We did have trouble understanding her at times . We could, though, see she was very passionate about this place. Hopefully Hank Jr will visit it someday. See more..
The mission of the Florence Indian Mound Museum is to serve as a center for stewardship, education, and understanding of the people indigenous to the Shoals area. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Woodland period landscape of the site and fostering community dialogue through public programming. The Florence Indian Mound Museum is a cultural center that provides foundations for education, community engagement, and public discourse. and we aim to continue to grow the Museum’s character as a premier cultural institution in the Shoals.See more..
5.0Wellborn MuscleCar Museum(34 reviews) - Terrific Tour!!!! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM Speciality Museums
I took my husband here, as a surprise, because he is such a car guy! He was so excited to just see the muscle cars... little did he know that because of Coronavirus closures, I had to book a reservation time for a tour. This just may have been the BEST thing about the Coronavirus! We had a private tour by Mr Alton who is the most knowledgeable “muscle car” person that we have ever met. He was also extremely kind and entertaining! He had stories about each of the cars and how they were acquired. It was such a personable & fun time that I feel even if you are not into cars, that you will be after a visit! I know we will be back again!See more..
5.0Guntersville Museum & Cultural Center(32 reviews) - Great Museum, it might be small but its bursting with information Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Located in a historic armory, the Guntersville Museum offers history and culture of the region with artifacts, gems and minerals, art, and local flavor. Hours: Tu-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sa-Su 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Free.See more..
4.0North Alabama Railroad Museum(32 reviews) - Small rural well maintained rail stock collection. Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speciality Museums
We stopped here on our way from Huntsville to Chattanooga as its just 1.5 miles off Rt 72. Arriving before 9 AM, we parked at the gate and walked around the well preserved 1937 station and looked at all the rail stock. We were impressed with the entire site as it shows its maintained with pride.See more..
Clean interesting and even better are the renovated parks by it. Can spend hours there with kids. Clean, secure and family oriented. You get what you get in a lot of downtowns but I found this very nice. See more..
4.0Houston Historic Jail(26 reviews) - Went to jail! Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Interesting construction of this old jail. I enjoyed seeing Eagle Scout projects at this location. Free, but left a donation.See more..
5.0Weeden House Museum(26 reviews) - Fascinating history lesson Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Built in 1819 (the same year Alabama became a state) the home is not only a source of fine 19th Century furnishings and Federal style architecture but is also the home of poet and artist Maria Howard Weeden. Howard Weeden was born in the house in 1846. Except for the Civil War years when Federal officers occupied the home, Howard spent her entire life in the home. She is known as being one of the first artists to paint African Americans true to life during the years following the Civil War. Guests enjoy a guided history tour which transports them to a bygone era learning about architecture, Weeden art and life in the Antebellum South. Since the home is furnished with antiques and original art, tours are guided tours and last around an hour. Tours are offered twice a day, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 11AM and 1 PM to 2PM or by appointment. Please refer to the website for specific closed dates as the museum is also an event venue and is closed on dates that those events occur.See more..
4.0The MOOseum(25 reviews) - Fun rainy day or “too hot to do anything” day. Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Since opening its doors in 1995, The MOOseum has been the premier venue for children and adults alike to learn more about Alabama's beef cattle industry. Whether you're a history buff looking to explore the timeline of the past or a parent who wants your children to learn in a hands-on environment, The MOOseum is ready for your visit.See more..
4.5Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion(23 reviews) - Tour of Jemison Mansion Saturday: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Free Tours Offered Tuesday-Saturday at 3:30pm. The Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion (constructed 1852-1862) was one of the last and most elaborate great houses to be built in Alabama before the devastation of the American Civil War. The mansion has had many families call it home over the past century and a half, including senators, lawyers, and physicists. It was even home to the Tuscaloosa Public Library for a time. The home was purchased by the Jemison- Van de Graaff Mansion Foundation in the late 1990's and restored fully to its 1862 original glory. It is now a pristine historical museum open to the public for tours and available for rent for events.See more..
This is a smallish regional museum with a great Attendant! He made our visit special with extra information and anecdotes of the town and it's history. All of the collection has been donated by local residents. Nice exterior murals on two sides.See more..
4.5Poarch Band of Creek Indians Museum(19 reviews) - Excellent Small Museum. Well done . Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
The museum is beautifully done. Great exhibits. Nice film depicting history. Small gift shop. This was my 2nd trip there & I brought 2 friends who had never visited before. We all enjoyed it tremendously. The Poarch Creek Indians are a Proud, Strong Community. I'm so Proud that they represent Alabama .See more..
4.5Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington(14 reviews) - An Unexpected Pleasant Visit Speciality Museums We had heard of this museum but had never visited here. The museum is small but houses an interesting collection of artifacts that belonged to George Washington and his contemporaries. The docent is very knowledgeable of Washington and the treasures on display.See more..
Open on the weekends, this museum is chock-full of images, documents and artifacts from Helena's rich coal and rail history, the historic tornado, military history, "old timey" life and more! A great stop for elementary+ aged children, history, mining or railroad buffs, or anyone who's interested in learning more about the history of Helena. Fascinating artifacts upstairs with beautiful black/white photography exhibit downstairs including coal artifacts that you can TOUCH! I can't think of a better way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon.See more..
I recently visited Dothan, AL and thought I would get to know the town. I had a few hours so I asked the hotel staff to recommend something to do. The GW Carver Interpretive Museum was a place i was told could be worth a visit. I did. Was impressed by the history of African American unsung heroes who have made significant contribution to this country and are rather obscured names in history books. The visit was free and escorted. The building is an old bus station with reminders and remnants of the days of segregation Every American should be proud of the huge accomplishments made to be one nation.See more..
5.0Aliceville Museum(13 reviews) - THE GERMANS ARE COMING! THE GERMANS ARE COMING! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
I have visited many museums in and around Alabama, but by far Camp Aliceville is one of the most fascinating I have seen yet. The original POW camp is long gone but the vastness of the complex (800 acres, over 400 buildings, 6000 Deutschers Afrika Korps prisoners, 1000 American personnel) staggers the imagination. Hard to believe all of it took place in this sleepy little town in the country. Not only are the artifacts and displays of WWII prison life in the museum very informative, but the town now offers a reenactment of the arrival of the Germans in June 1943. Each May the German POW's return to Aliceville as the town rolls out the red carpet for reenactors and visitors alike. A small reconstruction of the compound complete with fences and guard towers brings the story to life as certain actual incidents are featured. A must see in May each year!See more..
5.0Tuskegee Human &Civil Rights Multicultural Center(13 reviews) - This is an excellent museum that documents the history of the local area and augments the Airman and GW Carver Museums Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Tuskegee Civil Rights Center focuses on the Tuskegee Experiment,early american and civil rights era. There is an excellently painted running mural that transitions history from dinosaurs to the reconstruction era. Debra Gray is the museum director and is a very knowledgeable resident of the local area as well. There is a lot of information on the medical experiments and shows the despair of the local resident who were put at risk. The south corner of the museum predominately focuses on civil rights era as it paralleled the south's efforts to end segregation. Definitely worth the efforts to travel out and see. The University is nearby so u can visit the GW Carver, Oaks and Tuskegee Airmen Museums as well. See more..
A blast from the past. Full of memorabilia from before, during and after the civil war. Bridgeport is full of history. See more..
4.5The Legacy Museum(12 reviews) - Very insightful and interesting Speciality Museums
Tuskegee University's Legacy Museum is a gem! The location may be small but its impact and relevance surely isn't. I was excited to learn about such rich history which has been preserved for over 100 years. I also learned more about the Syphilis Experiment and Ms. Henrietta Lacks. I would recommend The Legacy Museum to everyone as it tells important parts of history I feel everyone should know!See more..
3.5Depot Museum(12 reviews) - Trip home Speciality Museums
This is a well preserved old train depot. Today they were working to restore the interior. I was just able to see the outside. See more..
This 1905 railroad depot has undergone a $2.5M restoration. Today one-half of the depot is a police station and the other half is a train museum containing original railroad materials as well as model electric trains(HO, O, and G Scale). An HO model train layout contains scale replicas of many Decatur facilities. A true gem.See more..
4.5Cherokee County Alabama Historical Museum(11 reviews) - A Hands-On Approach to Cherokee County History Saturday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
From the moment you walk in the front door and the cowbell announces your presence It is as if the old store was still alive. Tall ceilings and a stairway to the second floor takes you back in time as you walk down the aisles to look at the displays featuring towns in the county and those featuring items from the past: for instance, a player piano, an old brass cash register, an arrowhead collection, and Civil War artifacts. Nonetheless, it is a place where chlldren can touch items from the past at several of the displays. They can also trek downstairs to the old basement, which is filled with more interesting displays. In fact, you can take a picture of anyone willing to put on a jail uniform in the jail display - the kids love it! Take the kids and enjoy this museum - they will not be disappointed!See more..
4.5Scottsboro Boys Museum & Cultural Center(11 reviews) - Nice stop while in town. All school age children should attend as well to learn Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
This was an unknown story for me and I came upon this place while going to shop. The museum attendant was very nice, welcoming and great to talk to. The museum is in an old restored church with vital history that needs to be taught and shared. Well done. I hope more stop by and learn about these boys storiesSee more..
