Children's Museums
Museum of Alabama
📍 142-158 S Union St, Montgomery, AL 36104🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1–2 PM |
About Museum of Alabama
Museum of Alabama is a children's museum in Montgomery, AL. The Museum of Alabama offers free admission to all visitors. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 97 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- Alabama history, archives, and preservation since 1901
- Highlights
- Collection Spotlight exhibits, Alabama History Hub primary sources and lesson plans
- Programming
- Food for Thought lecture series, research consultations, virtual volunteering
- Location
- Montgomery, AL
💡 Did You Know?
- The Museum of Alabama offers free admission to all visitors
- The museum features a chronological walk-through of Alabama history from Indian cultures through present times with interactive exhibits and short films
- The museum uniquely focuses on women activists and politicians throughout Alabama history
- The museum offers virtual volunteer transcription opportunities allowing remote participation in archival research
- The Food for Thought lecture series runs monthly from May through August with educational talks on Alabama history topics
💬 What Visitors Say
- Start your visit at the beginning of the chronological layout to experience Alabama's history from Indian cultures through present times in logical order, making the narrative flow easier to follow
- Plan to spend several hours exploring the museum—visitors report there is extensive information across multiple eras with numerous artifacts and exhibits worth taking time to fully appreciate
- Take advantage of the free admission to visit without cost, and explore the interactive exhibits and 'Grandma's Attic' children's area which offer both educational and entertaining experiences for all ages
- Bring children to the dedicated children's museum area and look for the special kid-friendly explanatory signs throughout the main museum that make the exhibits accessible and engaging for younger visitors
- Attend the 'Food for Thought' lecture series (held May through August) to deepen your understanding of Alabama history topics through expert presentations
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