Mobile Museum of Art

Museum Regional art museum in downtown Mobile

An art museum in Mobile, Alabama, the Mobile Museum of Art presents American, European and regional collections alongside rotating exhibitions, lectures and education programs.

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The Mobile Museum of Art is an art museum in Mobile, Alabama that houses collections of American, European, Asian and contemporary art and provides exhibitions and educational programming for the Gulf Coast region.

Galleries present changing temporary exhibitions alongside the museum’s permanent holdings, and the institution runs classes, lectures and outreach programs for schools and the public. The collection emphasizes both national and regional artists and decorative arts.

Established by civic supporters in the mid-20th century to build an art collection and cultural institution for Mobile, the museum has expanded its programming and exhibition schedule over decades while remaining a local cultural center.

The museum is located in Mobile, within parkland and cultural areas near the city center and is accessible by local roads and public transport.

  • Collections and programs: Founded in the early 1960s, the museum holds regional and international collections with rotating exhibitions and an active education program for visitors of all ages.
Mobile Museum of Art
Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
30.7046, -88.1548
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm, closed Mon
Adult admission $10 (members free; discounts for seniors/students)

Tips for Visiting Mobile Museum of Art #

  • Check the museum's website before you go for current temporary exhibitions and docent-led programs-timed exhibits often make a short visit feel fuller.
  • Arrive close to opening to avoid weekend afternoon crowds and to have the galleries to yourself for better viewing; the museum's main entrance faces Museum Drive, which is the easiest drop-off point.
  • Combine the visit with nearby downtown Mobile attractions and dining so you can park once and make a half-day of the area rather than returning for separate trips.

Best Time to Visit Mobile Museum of Art #

Best visited on weekday mornings (mid-week) to avoid crowds and enjoy quieter galleries.

Weekday mornings
Year-round (Mon-Fri) · indoor, ~20-22°C
Lowest crowd levels and the quietest galleries - best time for an unhurried visit.
Weekend afternoons
Year-round (Sat-Sun) · indoor, ~20-22°C
Busiest regular periods as local families and visitors arrive; expect more noise and higher foot traffic.
School holidays & event days
June-August, late December · indoor, ~20-22°C
Significantly higher attendance during local school breaks and special events - plan for crowds or check event calendar.

Weather & Climate near Mobile Museum of Art #

Climate

Mobile Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1671 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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