Children's Museums
Autauga County Heritage Center
📍 102 E Main St, Prattville, AL 36067🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Autauga County Heritage Center
Autauga County Heritage Center is a children's museum in Prattville, AL. The museum preserves fragments of bombs from the Continental Gin Company, a significant artifact from WWII with a documented gin shop worker plaque. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Prattville, Alabama (McWilliams-Smith-Rice House, 1848 Greek Revival)
- Best For
- All ages, genealogy research, local history
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm
- Highlights
- WWII artifacts, county history exhibits, family history archives
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum preserves fragments of bombs from the Continental Gin Company, a significant artifact from WWII with a documented gin shop worker plaque
- The Heritage Center maintains extensive genealogy archives open to the public for family history research, a resource that draws visitors specifically for ancestor documentation
- The museum offers recurring historical dress tours every Saturday in April and regular walking tours on Saturdays, providing interactive educational experiences beyond traditional exhibits
- The venue features a community-focused volunteer program with monthly Cake Days (first Friday of each month) and Teen Volunteer Days (every Friday), indicating strong community engagement infrastructure
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit for Tuesday-Friday mornings (9:00am-3:00pm) when the museum is less crowded, allowing more one-on-one time with the knowledgeable volunteers who are known for sharing detailed block-by-block and generation-by-generation history of Autauga County.
- If you're interested in genealogy research, bring a list of family names you want to explore — visitors are welcome to use the extensive archives for family history research, and the staff are extremely helpful in assisting with this work.
- Join the membership program to stay involved with the community and support the museum — members report that the organization shows genuine appreciation and takes good care of members, plus you'll have ongoing access to new items received throughout the year as they're added to displays.
- Take advantage of the Saturday walking tours and the artisan well out back — bring a reusable water bottle as the museum offers water, and plan for a guided tour experience led by friendly, knowledgeable local volunteers who excel at bringing Autauga County history to life.
- Check the events calendar for special exhibits and guided opportunities — upcoming attractions include the Law Enforcement Exhibit (January-February 2025), Historical Dress Tours (April Saturdays), and the current Black History Exhibit, which add educational depth beyond the permanent WWII and local history displays.
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