List of museums in Alabama facts for kids

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Alabama is a state in the southern United States that has many interesting museums! These places are great for learning about all sorts of things. You can explore art and history, learn about science, discover cool facts about nature, or even see old military items.

Some museums are in old houses where famous people once lived. Others are living history museums where you can see what life was like long ago. There are also art galleries that show off beautiful paintings and sculptures. Get ready to explore some of Alabama's amazing museums!

Awesome Museums to Explore
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Awesome Museums to Explore

Museum Name	Image	City	What You'll Find There
Alabama Constitution Village	Alabama Constitution Village	Huntsville	Step back in time to 1819! This is a living history museum where you can see what Alabama was like when it became a state.
Alabama Department of Archives and History	Alabama Department of Archives and History	Montgomery	This is Alabama's official place for old records and important items. It has the Museum of Alabama, which shows exhibits about Native Americans, military history, and life in the 1800s and 1900s.
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame	Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame	Birmingham	Celebrate Alabama's amazing jazz musicians! See cool items and learn about the history of jazz music in the state.
Alabama Mining Museum	Alabama Mining Museum	Dora	Discover what mining was like in the early 1900s. You can see an old train, mining cars, a one-room school, and a post office.
Alabama Museum of Natural History	Smith Hall University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa	Explore the natural world of Alabama! This museum has exhibits about animals, plants, and the geology of the state.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame	Alabama Music Hall of Fame	Tuscumbia	Learn about famous musicians from Alabama. There are exhibits on over 50 people who have made a big impact on music.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame	Alabama Sports Hall of Fame	Birmingham	See exhibits about Alabama's greatest athletes and their amazing achievements in sports.
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives		Athens	This museum honors military veterans from Alabama. It has items from the American Revolutionary War all the way to today.
American Village	The American Village, Monetvallo, Alabama	Montevallo	Another living history museum where you can experience what life was like during America's founding.
Anniston Museum of Natural History		Anniston	Part of Anniston Museums and Gardens, this museum focuses on the natural world.
Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens	Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens	Birmingham	Visit this beautiful old home and its gardens. It's listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Ave Maria Grotto	The Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard Abbey	Cullman	See amazing miniature models of famous religious buildings from all over the world, built outdoors.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum	BarberMuseum	Birmingham	If you love vehicles, this is the place! It has a huge collection of old and new motorcycles and race cars.
Battleship Memorial Park	Battleship Memorial Park	Mobile	Explore the famous battleship USS Alabama and learn about Alabama's military heroes.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home	Bellingrath Gardens and Home	Theodore	Enjoy beautiful gardens and tour a historic home. It's a registered historic place.
Berman Museum of World History		Anniston	This museum has ancient art, weapons, photos, and clothing from different cultures around the world.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute		Birmingham	Learn about the important American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Birmingham Museum of Art	Birmingham Museum of Art	Birmingham	See art from all over the world, including paintings, sculptures, and other creative works.
Booker T. Washington House	Booker T. Washington House	Tuskegee	Visit "The Oaks," the home of Booker T. Washington, a very important educator and leader. It's on the Tuskegee Institute campus.
Burritt on the Mountain	Burritt on the Mountain	Huntsville	This is a living history museum where you can see old buildings and learn about life in the past.
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa		Tuscaloosa	A fun place for kids with lots of hands-on exhibits, special events, and activities.
Children's Museum of the Shoals		Florence	Designed for younger children, this museum has interactive exhibits for kids up to third grade.
Confederate Memorial Park	Confederate Memorial Park	Mountain Creek	Explore exhibits about the American Civil War, including two cemeteries, a church, and a post office from that era.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab	Dauphin Island Sea Lab	Dauphin Island	Learn about marine life and the ocean at this research and education center.
Dexter Parsonage Museum	Dexter Parsonage Museum	Montgomery	This was the home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1954 to 1960, where he began his work for civil rights.
EarlyWorks Children's History Museum	Earlyworks Children's History Museum	Huntsville	A large hands-on history museum for children, featuring fun exhibits like the Talking Tree.
First White House of the Confederacy	First White House of the Confederacy	Montgomery	This was the home of President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It's a historic landmark.
Foley Railroad Museum	Foley Railroad Museum	Foley	See old train items and learn about railroad history in this historic train depot.
Fort Gaines	Fort Gaines	Dauphin Island	Explore this historic fort that played a role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War.
Fort Morgan	Fort Morgan	Gulf Shores	Another important historic fort, listed as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson National Historic Park	Fort Toulouse	Wetumpka	See a reconstructed 18th-century fort and watch living history demonstrations.
Freedom Rides Museum	Old Montgomery Greyhound Station	Montgomery	This bus station was an important site during the Civil Rights Movement, where brave people called Freedom Riders faced challenges in 1961.
Gadsden Museum of Art	Gadsden Museum of Art	Gadsden	Enjoy art from local artists and the surrounding region.
George Washington Carver Museum	George Washington Carver Museum	Tuskegee	Learn about the life and work of the famous African American scientist, George Washington Carver. (Note: This museum is currently closed for repairs until Spring 2025).
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center	Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center	Mobile	A fun science center with traveling exhibits and a cool Dome Theater.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum		Calera	This is Alabama's official state railroad museum, with a collection of old trains and a small heritage railroad you can ride.
History Museum of Mobile		Mobile	Discover 300 years of Mobile's history through art and exhibits.
Huntsville Museum of Art		Huntsville	See art from Southern artists and other collections.
Indian Mound and Museum		Florence	Explore an ancient Native American mound and see artifacts from cultures that lived here over 10,000 years ago.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame		Talladega	If you love racing, this museum has racing vehicles and cool items from the world of motorsports.
Ivy Green		Tuscumbia	Visit the birthplace of Helen Keller, a famous author and activist who was deaf and blind. It's a National Historic Landmark.
Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum		Oakville	This park and museum honor Jesse Owens, an amazing track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art		Auburn	Part of Auburn University, this museum features American and European art from the 1800s and 1900s.
Landmark Park		Dothan	Alabama's official Museum of Agriculture! It's a 100-acre park with a living history farm from the 1890s, a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, and a planetarium.
McWane Science Center		Birmingham	A fantastic science center with hands-on exhibits, an aquarium, and displays of Native American artifacts, minerals, and fossils.
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center and Museum		Vance	See cool Mercedes-Benz cars and learn about how they are made. You can even take a plant tour if you book ahead!
Mobile Museum of Art	Mobile Museum of Art	Mobile	This museum has a wide variety of over 10,000 art pieces and offers activities for all ages.
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts		Montgomery	Explore American paintings and sculptures from the 1800s and 1900s, as well as art from the Southern region.
Moundville Archaeological Park		Moundville	Learn about ancient Native American settlements at this park, operated by the University of Alabama.
National African American Archives and Museum		Mobile	Discover the history of African Americans, including stories of slavery and their important contributions in Mobile and the U.S.
National Voting Rights Museum		Selma	Learn about the history of the African American Voting Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Negro Southern League Museum		Birmingham	Explore the history of the Negro Southern League and baseball in Birmingham.
North Alabama Railroad Museum		Chase	This museum has a collection of old trains, a small train station, and a heritage railroad.
Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Museum		Oakville	An 83-acre state park and museum dedicated to ancient Native American monuments and history.
Old Alabama Town		Montgomery	A collection of historic buildings brought together to create a living history museum.
Old Cahawba Archaeological Park		Orrville	Visit this "ghost town" archaeological park with exhibits in the Welcome Center. It's operated by the Alabama Historical Commission.
Old Courthouse Museum		Monroeville	This restored 1930s courthouse has exhibits about local authors Truman Capote and Harper Lee.
Paul W. Bryant Museum		Tuscaloosa	Celebrate the legendary football coach Bear Bryant and his 25 years leading the University of Alabama football team.
Rosa Parks Library and Museum		Montgomery	Learn about the brave actions of Rosa Parks and her role in the Civil Rights Movement. It's on the Troy University campus.
Sci-Quest		Huntsville	This center helps kids get excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum	Fitzgerald Museum	Montgomery	This was the last home where famous writers F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald lived together.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark		Birmingham	Explore this old iron-making factory, which is now a National Historic Landmark.
Southern Museum of Flight		Birmingham	This is the largest civilian aviation museum in the Southeast, with many cool airplanes and flight exhibits.
United States Army Aviation Museum		Fort Novosel	Located at Fort Novosel, this museum has a huge collection of helicopters and other aviation history.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center		Huntsville	A must-see for space fans! Learn all about science, rockets, and space exploration.
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum		Huntsville	This museum honors all veterans from Alabama and is run entirely by volunteers.
Vulcan Statue and Vulcan Park		Birmingham	Learn about the history of Birmingham and see the giant Vulcan statue, which represents the city's iron and steel industry.
W. C. Handy Home, Museum & Library		Florence	Discover the life and music of W. C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues."
Wiregrass Museum of Art		Dothan	This non-profit museum showcases art from Southern artists.