This year, make “discovery” your mission. Mobile’s renowned museums are nothing short of phenomenal and captivating. Recently, a few of the city’s museums have opened extraordinary exhibits that transport you across international waters, take you into the past and blast you into the future all while keeping you engaged. Visit these museum exhibits before they leave the Port City and keep your eyes peeled for the openings of new ones.
Mobile Museum of Art
The Mobile Museum of Art's summer series is underway and we couldn't be more thrilled. The museum's newest exhibits, CRYPIC UNDER WING: Glass and Mixed Media by Rachel Wright, JUAN LOGAN: Without Stopping and Apollo’s Vuzumazulu: The Black Solarium are on display. Mobile's culture, environment and people are all cited as inspiration for the creations that adorn the walls of these galleries. Check them out before they leave!
History Museum of Mobile
In addition to being the home of countless artifacts detailing the origins of the Port City, the History Museum of Mobile will be featuring the "Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep" exhibit beginning January 23, 2026. Be mesmerized by various artifacts and mementos discovered from shipwrecks around the globe.
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
Did you know that there's always more to learn about the Gulf Coast? The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is currently showcasing a fascinating exhibit titled "Combat to Commerce: The History of the Ships that Have Sailed the Gulf of Mexico." This exhibit delves into the stories of 14 important ships that have explored the Gulf's waters. In summer 2026, the museum is opening the “Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo” exhibit, which will showcase the phenomenon that brings thousands of spectators to Dauphin Island. Lastly, NMMOG will be the home an immersive exhibit and statue dedicated to Mobile's very own Jimmy Buffett.
Exploreum Science Center
The Exploreum Science Center is always keeping us on our toes! This summer, check out “Illusions: The Science of Perfection" before it leaves on July 26, 2025. Explore optical, auditory and tactile illusions through interactive activities, brainteasers and more. While you’re there, snap a pic with the dinosaurs in the courtyard and check out the short films in the oh-so-amazing PCI Digital Dome Theater.
