Montgomery Attractions
Montgomery, capital of Alabama, lies in the centre of the state on the east bank of the Alabama River. It can be said to be the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, and in the Baptist church in Dexter Avenue the first activities gathered around Martin Luther King. Nearby is the Civil Rights Memorial in memory of a man who gave his life for the movement. Old Alabama Town with its 19th C houses preserves something of the atmosphere of old Montgomery, once an important cotton market. Other places of interest are the Capitol and the White House, the oldest in the Confederate states. On the eastern outskirts of the town are the Museum of Fine Arts and the renowned Alabama Shakespeare Festival Theater. 43 mi. east of Montgomery is Tuskegee University, which originated as a college for the education of blacks founded by the former negro slave Booker T. Washington in 1881.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Alabama Shakespeare Festival operates year-round with presentations of classical and contemporary plays in two theaters, the 750-seat Festival Stage and 225-seat Octagon.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
United States
1 Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
United States
Phone 1 (334) 271-5353
Fax 1 (334) 271-5348
Hours
November 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:30 |
| Close |
Facilities
Gift shop
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Alabama State Capitol
The current State Capitol building in Montgomery was reconstructed in 1850 after the original was burned down after only 2 years. Built in Greek Revival style, as both the state Capitol and the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War. The original governor's suite, house chamber, and senate chamber are open for tours.
Alabama War Memorial
The Alabama War Memorial was built to honor the Alabamians who fought in American wars.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church had the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr as its pastor from 1954-1960. The church can trace its roots back to 1877 where it was founded in a slave trader's pen. A mural inside the church features Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's journey from Montgomery to Memphis.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
First White House of the Confederacy
The First White House of the Confederacy in Montgomery was the home of Jefferson Davis and his family after he was inaugurated in 1861.
The First White House was moved 10 blocks to its present location in 1921 and then restored. The house features double parlors and a library. Mrs. Jefferson Davis donated many items for display including period furnishings, war relics and some of Davis' personal property.
The First White House was moved 10 blocks to its present location in 1921 and then restored. The house features double parlors and a library. Mrs. Jefferson Davis donated many items for display including period furnishings, war relics and some of Davis' personal property.
Hank Williams Museum
Exhibits at the Hank Williams Museum in downtown Montgomery include the 1952 powder blue Cadillac, a Steinway piano, autographed record jackets, and costumes.
Hank Williams Museum
118 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
United States
118 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
United States
Phone 1 (334) 262-3600
Fax 1 (334) 262-0686
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum
Jasmine Hill features over 20 acres of gardens with classical Greek sculptures. Jasmine Hill began as "A Little Corner of Greece" in the 1930s by Benjamin and Mary Fitzpatrick. It has grown into an outdoor museum featuring reproductions of famous Greek works of art.
Olympic heroes and mythical gods are highlighted with statuaries throughout the gardens. A full-scale replica of the Temple of Hera ruins has also been added to the collection.
Olympic heroes and mythical gods are highlighted with statuaries throughout the gardens. A full-scale replica of the Temple of Hera ruins has also been added to the collection.
Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum
Box 6001
Montgomery, AL 36106
United States
Box 6001
Montgomery, AL 36106
United States
Phone 1 (334) 263-5713
Fax 1 (334) 263-5715
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has a primary focus of American art including paintings, prints, and a graphics collection. Other highlights include 19th C American decorative arts, furnishings, porcelain and glass as well as European Masters.
The museum also features traveling exhibtions and educational programs.
The museum also features traveling exhibtions and educational programs.
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Box 230819
Montgomery, AL 36123-0819
United States
Box 230819
Montgomery, AL 36123-0819
United States
Phone 1 (334) 240-4333
Fax 1 (334) 240-4384
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Old Alabama Town
Old Alabama Town is a village depicting lifestyles of pioneers during the 19th and early 20th C. Buildings on the grounds include an 1850 three-story townhouse, salve quarters, a country doctor's office, a cotton gin, blacksmith shop and drugstore.
The restored buildings feature a cross-section of lifestyles from pioneer living to the elegant life in a townhouse.
The restored buildings feature a cross-section of lifestyles from pioneer living to the elegant life in a townhouse.
Old Alabama Town
301 Columbus Street
Montgomery, AL 36104-2624
United States
301 Columbus Street
Montgomery, AL 36104-2624
United States
Phone 1 (334) 240-4500
Fax 1 (334) 240-4519
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery is located in the house where the Fitzgerald's lived during the writing of his 'Tender is the Night' and her 'Save Me the Waltz.' Two of the rooms pertain to Zelda, who was born and raised in Montgomery while other sections feature a collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald memorabilia.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
St John's Episcopal Church
St John's Episcopal parish in Montgomery was organized by a small group of pioneer settlers in 1834. By 1837, St John's parishioners had bought and occupied all 48 pews of the first brick church in town. The pew in which Jefferson Davis worshipped is marked.
In 1855 a larger church was built at the other end of the same block. In 1865, St. John's along with all the other Episcopal churches in Alabama was closed by order of the Union Army. They re-opened again in 1866.
In 1855 a larger church was built at the other end of the same block. In 1865, St. John's along with all the other Episcopal churches in Alabama was closed by order of the Union Army. They re-opened again in 1866.
St. John's Episcopal Church
113 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
United States
113 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
United States
Phone 1 (334) 262-1937
Fax 1 (334) 262-1931
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
The Mooseum
The Mooseum is a children's museum devoted to the beef cattle industry. Interactive exhibits such as livestock or pioneers will appeal to all ages, including Dusty, who has a horn span of six feet from tip to tip.
The Mooseum
201 South Bainbridge Street
Montgomery, AL
United States
201 South Bainbridge Street
Montgomery, AL
United States
Phone 1 (334) 265-1867
Fax 1 (334) 265-5326
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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