The Mobile Carnival Museum opened in 2005 to rave reviews. The concept of a museum totally dedicated to Mardi Gras had been a goal of numerous native Mobilians for years. When the opportunity to lease the historic Bernstein-Bush house became available, the Mobile...

At Oakleigh Historic Complex, costumed guides lead you through an intimate experience of 19th century Gulf Coast living in an authentic setting. Oakleigh's three house museums interpret three aspects of daily living in mid-19th century:  society, servant and working...

The Phoenix Fire Museum was the restored home of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company No. 6. Exhibits include turn-of-the-century horse-drawn steam engines and early motorized vehicles. The history of the volunteer fire companies of Mobile, from their organization in...

The National African-American Archives and Museum is committed to the collection and preservation of African-American history of those who have made significant contributions to the progress of African-Americans

One of Mobile's finest examples of the Italianate style. Famous for its cast-iron façade depicting the four seasons. National Register (1860). Lavish iron lace decorates the Richards – Daughters of the American Revolution House Museum. This beautiful Town House of...

The house contains a French sitting room and bedroom, a British "commandant`s room" and walled Spanish garden of late 18th century design. Also in the Museum, you will see an American Federal dining room, two 1850`s bedrooms, two Confederate parlors plus a kitchen...

Fort Condé and its surrounding features covered about 11 acres of land. It was built of local brick, stone, earthen dirt walls, and cedar wood. Twenty black slaves and five white workmen did initial work on the fort. If the full size fort were present today, it...

Explore 300 years of Mobile history and material culture in the 1857 National Landmark building, the Southern Market/Old City Hall. Visit the museum and learn about the life and times of a great Gulf Coast City. Don’t miss the exciting changing exhibition...

With more than 150 interactive exhibits, thought-provoking larger-than-life IMAX films, and fun, hands-on educational programming, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center aspires to increase science literacy among the people of south Alabama and the Gulf Coast...

The Gulf of Mexico is a national treasure, serving as the international doorway to the Americas, from its discovery in the 1500s to the present day. Until now, no maritime museum has been established to celebrate the historical, economic and cultural significance of...