The 10 Best Museums in Mobile, Alabama (AL)

March 14, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Mobile (/moʊˈbiːl/ moh-BEEL; French pronunciation: ​[mɔ.bil]) is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 as of the 2010 United States Census, making it the third most populous city in Alabama, the most populous in Mobile County, and the largest municipality on the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Petersburg, Florida.
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1. Richards DAR House Museum

256 N Joachim St, Mobile, AL 36603-6472 +1 251-208-7320 [email protected] http://www.richardsdarhouse.com/
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

Richards DAR House Museum

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.

Reviewed By stephenwV4775SM

Southern hospitality at it finest ! Beautiful home, charming tour guide, Sheila was full of interesting stories and a great deal of knowledge of the history of the Richards family and the Mobile area. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Tea and cookies with her and her sister was a delight !

2. Innova Arts

505 Saint Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602-2217 +1 251-510-0649 [email protected] http://www.innovaarts.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Innova Arts

Innova Arts represents over 50 local artists with a mission to connect our artists with patrons of the arts. We carry fine handmade jewelry, pottery, metal art, paintings, photography, wood art and handmade headdresses among many other gift items. We offer services in seamstress work, jewelry repair and custom glass etching. You will find the largest variety of art under one roof here.

3. Phoenix Fire Museum

203 S Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602-2322 +1 251-208-7508
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Phoenix Fire Museum

306 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-2722 +1 251-439-7767 http://www.artologyinc.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Artology Gallery & Gifts

5. Urban Emporium

260 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-2720 +1 251-441-8044 http://Urbanemporiummobile.com
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Urban Emporium

6. Battleship USS ALABAMA

2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602-8003 +1 251-433-2703 [email protected] http://www.ussalabama.com/
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4.5 based on 3,832 reviews

Battleship USS ALABAMA

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.

Reviewed By bavaria - Staffordshire, United Kingdom

If I had know how much there was to see I would have been there when it opened. There is so much to see, first the USS ALABAMA, there are 3 different self guided tours of the ship taking you from the engine room to almost the top of the ship, you do need to be good on stairs as some are steep, or you can just wonder about. Then there is the Submarine, then there are the plane's, then there are the vehicles and lastly the monuments. To get the best out of your visit allow 5 hour's a day would be better.

7. History Museum of Mobile

111 S Royal St Southern Market/Old City Hall, Mobile, AL 36602-3101 +1 251-208-7569 http://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

History Museum of Mobile

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.

Reviewed By ransom007 - Anaheim, United States

There is free 2 hour parking on the streets in the area. The adult admission price is $10 with several discounts available. This is paid as you enter the building. The museum has 2 floors and is much more than just a history of Mobile or even Mobile Bay. It does have an excellent history of the Mobile Bay region, but there is also an art section. There was a special exhibit about Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire when I visited. There is a gift shop near the entrance/exit. The employees were masked as a COVID-19 precaution and visitors are expected to be masked and employ social distancing while there.

8. Mobile Carnival Museum

355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602-2315 +1 251-432-3324 [email protected] http://www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 560 reviews

Mobile Carnival Museum

This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival.

Reviewed By NanjoII - Edgerton, United States

Exhibits though out this museum are very well done. There’s lithographs of early parades when floats were pulled by horses, an extensive fabric collection of trains, a room dedicated to Mardi Gras artists and designers, photos of past kings and queens, and much more. We used the self guided tour option using our cell phone and curator Mr. Blackwell answered several of our questions. The gift shop has a good selection of reasonably priced items. Free parking on site.

9. Conde-Charlotte Museum

104 Theatre St, Mobile, AL 36602 +1 251-432-4722 [email protected] http://condecharlotte.com
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Conde-Charlotte Museum

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.

Reviewed By J-a-Lyons-08 - Mobile, United States

The Conde-Charlotte House is a must-see for anyone traveling to Mobile! Marie and Clay were extremely informative and answered all of your questions! I work at Fort Conde and the Museum of Mobile and will always recommend this museum as the next stop on their tour of Mobile!

10. Mobile Medical Museum

1664 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604-1405 +1 251-415-1109 [email protected] http://www.mobilemedicalmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Mobile Medical Museum

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