National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd – Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 453-2389 Toll Free: (800) 327-5002
Email: namfoffice@navalaviationmuseum.org Website: www.navalaviationmuseum.org
The National Naval Aviation Museum features nearly 300,000 square feet of displays and is one of the world’s largest aviation museums. Located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, the Museum boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Among the countless things to touch, see and experience are the thrilling flight simulators, incredible exhibits and exciting IMAX® films. Museum admission is free. Open everyday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, visit our website.
Orange Beach Art Center
26389 Canal Road – Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) 981-ARTS (2787)
Website: www.orangebeachartcenter.com
Free admission. The gallery offers works from the area’s finest artists and craftsmen. The Hot Shop Studio is dedicated to educating the community about glassblowing, sculpture, and art. Stop by and pick up a truly unique souvenir of your coastal experience.
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
25850 John M. Snook Avenue – Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) 981-8545 Email: jfitz@cityoforangebeach.com
Website: www.obparksandrec.com/artsculture/museum.html
Open Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contains local history, Indian culture, regional fishing and marine history. Photos, memorabilia and artifacts.
Gulf Shores Museum
244 West 19th Avenue – Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-1473 Email: museum@gulfshoresal.gov
Website: www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents/museum.html
Hurricane Hunters in an exciting video. Visit Fishing the Lagoon: A Way of Life. See gear used to fish and shrimp on the Gulf Coast and in Little Lagoon. View a weather video from our collection. Special exhibits, films and other events offered throughout the year. Free admission.
The Museum of Mobile
111 South Royal Street – Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 208-7569 Website: www.museumofmobile.com
The Museum of Mobile, located in the southern Market, Old City hall, a National Historic Landmark building, where visitors will discover 300 years of Mobile history. Visit our other locations: Fort Conde’ Museum and Phoenix Fire Museum. Visit our website for hours and exhibit information.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Parkway – Mobile, AL 36601 (251) 433-2703 Toll Free: (800) GANGWAY
Email: btunnell@ussalabama.com Website: www.ussalabama.com
Features the Battleship U.S.S. ALABAMA, the submarine U.S.S. DRUM, military aircraft and equipment, a theater, concessions and a gift shop.
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 Highway 98 – Elberta, AL 36530 (251) 986-8375 Email: bchm@gulftel.com
Website: www.baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com
We represent the grass roots of our society by providing a place for visitors to experience the heritage and share the ethnic and farming culture of Baldwin County.
Beach CITE Studios, Inc. at SanRoc Cay
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd Ste 202 – Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) 981-1989 Email: jimc@beachcitestudios.org
Website: www.beachcitestudios.org
A community interactive teaching experience, Beach CITE studios houses facilities to encompass teaching and learning areas for many of the arts including dance, music, painting, culinary classes and creative writing.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd – Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 973-2217 Toll Free: (800) 247-8420 Email: bellingrath@bellingrath.org
Website: www.bellingrath.org
Visit the 2004 Top Public Rose Garden in the US located at Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens and Home. After meandering through this 65-acre site, tour the original Bellingrath Home or take a scenic 45-minute cruise on the Southern Belle & Kingfisher as it travels along Fowl River.
City of Foley Museum Archives and Model Train Exhibit
125 E Laurel Ave – Foley, AL 36535 (251) 943-1818 Email: foleymuseum@gulftel.com
Website: www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com
This layout represents the 1930’s -1950’s era, when the rail lines were in the transition of being run by steam to running on diesel fuel. The hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Admission is free. The model trains are in operation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.