History Museum of Mobile, Mobile

Name: History Museum of Mobile
Address: 111 S Royal St, Mobile, 36602-3101, United States
Telephone: +1 251-208-7569

#13 among attractions in Mobile

Museum, Top attraction, History museum

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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. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973, as a rare well-preserved example of a 19th-century multifunction civic and commercial building. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 30°41'23"N, 88°2'22"W

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111 S Royal StCentral Business DistrictMobile 36602-3101 United States

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+1 251-208-7569

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Day trips

History Museum of Mobile – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~720 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
GulfQuest, Mobile
4 min walk • 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.
~270 ftSW
Replica of a historic fort with exhibits
Fort Conde, Mobile
2 min walk • Fort Charlotte, Mobile is a partially-reconstructed 18th-century fort in Mobile, Alabama.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
11 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.
~1980 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
10 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.
~480 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Conde–Charlotte House, Mobile
3 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.
~180 ftN
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
1 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.
~1430 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
7 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.
~1780 ftW
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
9 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.
~1480 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
8 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.
~1360 ftNW
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
7 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.
~310 ftW
Park
Mardi Gras Park, Mobile
2 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 History Museum of Mobile open?

History Museum of Mobile 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 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to History Museum of Mobile?

Nearby attractions include Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile (1 min walk), Fort Conde, Mobile (2 min walk), Mardi Gras Park, Mobile (2 min walk), Statue of Raphael Semmes, Mobile (2 min walk).