4.5USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park(3.962 reviews)from $37.00 - Great day out Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Ships • History Museums
At Mobile’s Battleship Memorial Park, you don’t have to look very far to find heroes. From the Battleship USS ALABAMA to the Submarine USS DRUM and over 25 aircraft, the spirit of military pride is alive and well.Aboard the battleship you will be able to explore 12 decks. Among those, you can climb inside gun turrets, get locked in the Brig, man a 12mm gun and much more.Also at the park, you will be able to go below and explore inside the oldest Submarine on display, Submarine USS DRUM. In the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion as well as in the park, you will be able to view many rare and historic aircraft. A few in our collection include: A-12 Blackbird Spy Plane, OS2U Kingfisher, F-86L Sabre Jet, B-52 Bomber, just to name a few. While in the pavilion, don’t forget to take a ride on the Flight Simulator and experience flight without ever leaving the ground. It’s an unforgettable experience for the entire family. All tours are self guided. Allow approx. 2.5 hours.See more..
4.5History Museum of Mobile(298 reviews) - Great visit Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins. Over 117,000 objects weave together the rich, diverse, and often turbulent histories of Mobile and the surrounding area, from the prehistoric past to the present. Located in the heart of downtown, the History Museum of Mobile operates three campuses: The primary exhibitions are located in the Old City Hall-Southern Market building at 111 South Royal Street; Colonial Fort Condé is at 150 South Royal Street; and the Phoenix Fire Museum is at 203 South Claiborne Street.See more..
4.5Conde-Charlotte Museum(189 reviews) - Excellent tour Thursday: 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..
4.5Historic Oakleigh House(142 reviews) - Awesome Artifacts You've Never Seen Before Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Built by Virginia businessman, James W. Roper in 1833, Oakleigh is a remarkable example of historic preservation, as it has been adapted and preserved by the four families who lived here. As one of the first major residences to be built outside of the city limits, historians cite Oakleigh as one of the rarest examples of Greek revival architecture in the United States. And our tour is just as distinct- come experience it today. Walk-in tours are available Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4. Tours start on the hour.See more..
There are several museums in the area, but this one has a strong focus on archaeology. If you want to fully engage yourself within the local culture, and to write about it then you need to come here for a visit. The location on the University of South Alabama Campus provides you with a nice walking campus, and there is a coffee shop in the library close by. A must see for the ExploreTraveler.com team.See more..
4.5Phoenix Fire Museum(14 reviews) - Step into the past Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
This is a little known and unheralded stop in the heart of downtown Mobile. It's history is fascinating - "The can't get away club" of firefighters who remained in town through epidemics to help their neighbors. The architecture and the story (history) is so unique. It won't take long to tour but be sure to do it.See more..
