GulfQuest, Mobile

Name: GulfQuest
Address: 155 S Water St, Mobile, 36602-3710, United States
Telephone: +1 251-436-8901

#4 among attractions in Mobile

Museum, Specialty museum

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GulfQuest/National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico opened on September 26, 2015, is a non-profit interactive maritime museum dedicated to the maritime heritage and culture of the Gulf of Mexico. The 120,000 square foot museum, located on the riverfront in downtown Mobile, Alabama, is designed to look as if it were a ship headed into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The museum features 90 interactive exhibits, simulators, theaters and artifact displays, complemented by artifacts and memorabilia displayed throughout "multiple decks" inside a full-sized replica of a container ship, displayed as if dockside. GulfQuest also features a museum store, a museum café and several event spaces. ()

Coordinates: 30°41'19"N, 88°2'15"W

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155 S Water StRiverfront Industrial AreaMobile 36602-3710 United States

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+1 251-436-8901

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GulfQuest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Conde, Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, History Museum of Mobile.

~770 ftW
Replica of a historic fort with exhibits
Fort Conde, Mobile
4 min walk • Fort Charlotte, Mobile is a partially-reconstructed 18th-century fort in Mobile, Alabama.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
12 min walk • Mobile Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Mobile, Alabama. Owned by the City of Mobile and operated by ASM Global, the facility consists of three venues: a theater, an expo hall, and an arena.
0.5 miW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
13 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
~720 ftNW
Museum, History museum
History Museum of Mobile, Mobile
4 min walk • Old City Hall, also known as the Southern Market, is a historic complex of adjoining buildings in Mobile, Alabama, that currently houses the History Museum of Mobile. The complex was built from 1855 to 1857 to serve as a city hall and as a marketplace.
~780 ftW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Conde–Charlotte House, Mobile
4 min walk • The Conde–Charlotte House, also known as the Kirkbride House, is a historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama. The earliest section of the building, the rear kitchen wing, was built in 1822.
~830 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
5 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
11 min walk • The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included.
0.5 miW
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
12 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
11 min walk • The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history.
0.4 miNW
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
10 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
~990 ftNW
Park
Mardi Gras Park, Mobile
5 min walk • Mardi Gras Park is a municipal park in downtown Mobile, Alabama, USA. The park is bounded by Government Street to the north, Royal Street to the east, Church Street to the south, and St. Emanuel Street to the west. The park opened in November 2016. It is located on the site of the old Mobile County Courthouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is GulfQuest open?

GulfQuest is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to GulfQuest?

Nearby attractions include History Museum of Mobile, Mobile (4 min walk), Fort Conde, Mobile (4 min walk), Conde–Charlotte House, Mobile (4 min walk), Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile (5 min walk).