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The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is the only museum in the world dedicated to the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Gulf of America. With more than 80 immersive exhibits and interactives, the Museum offers something for maritime lovers of every age.

During your visit, pilot a cargo ship up the Mobile River, dive beneath the surface to explore historic shipwrecks, and step inside a ship’s cargo container. Then, experience the life and legacy of one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved sons in our newest exhibition, Son of a Son of a Sailor: The Jimmy Buffett Experience. Explore more than 250 artifacts, personal stories, music, photographs, and interactive experiences that celebrate Jimmy Buffett’s remarkable life, career, and deep connection to the Gulf Coast.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to step out onto one of our balconies and watch the Port of Mobile in action. From the history beneath the waves to the stories that continue to shape our coast, the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf brings the Gulf to life.

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Featured Exhibits

Take the Helm

This simulator is identical to those used to train professional boat pilots. Visitors will get the chance to navigate a vessel around the Port of Mobile, Mobile Bay and the Tombigbee River. During each show, “captains” will be selected to sit in the driver’s seat, pick a scenario and select their weather conditions. Each guest will then take the controls and test their skills!
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Ocean Planet

Gather around this six-foot diameter sphere that displays stunning projections of our amazing “ocean planet.” Utilizing real-time satellite data as well as stunning images and live footage, guests will engage in programs about the Gulf of America, our continent, our planet and beyond.
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The Container Ship

As guests enter the Museum, they stand at the base of a towering replica of a container ship. Most of the Museum’s exhibits are housed inside this full-sized container ship. The ship commemorates the development of “containerization,” a revolutionary idea that changed global trade forever.

Son of a Son of a Sailor

From family roots on the Gulf Coast to adventures that inspired songs loved around the world, this exhibition brings Jimmy Buffett home through immersive experiences, rare artifacts, personal stories, music, film, and memories shared by those who knew him best.
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Discovery Hull

When retired from service, wooden ship hulls sometimes were dragged onto land and converted into warehouses, offices, clubhouses, even hotels. Similarly, Discovery Hull, our focused History floor, is housed in a large, simulated ship hull. Inside, guests will learn about various shipwrecks in the Gulf.
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Beneath the Bay

There are more than 2,000 shipwrecks scattered across the bottom of the Gulf of America. “Beneath the Bay,” is a hands-on interactive that gives guests an in-depth look at 100 of these wrecks that were discovered in Mobile Bay.
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to the National
Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf serves as an educational resource to the region and the nation. It is a museum unlike any other in the world, providing hands-on experiences that help students understand the history, commerce, and ecology of the Gulf Coast Region. It is the perfect classroom for immersive learning. Our dedicated staff of educators can create a curriculum that best suits your needs. Schedule your program today.

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OUR MISSION:

The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is a premier place of learning that inspires a lifelong love and respect for the Gulf of America. Through engaging exhibitions, collections and programs, the museum highlights the Gulf’s rich heritage and its importance to the world.

VISIT

The only museum in the world dedicated to the rich history and traditions of the Gulf of America.

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LEARN

We offer a range of educational programs that engage student, educators,
and the broader community.

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PRIVATE EVENTS

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HERE IS WHAT guests ARE SAYING

"The history was fascinating!
It's definitely worth your time."
JR
"That was the best day ever!"
JosephAge 8
"We saw this museum while exploring downtown and decided to go in. It was fantastic! I would recommend this to families with kids of any age or adults as a must see while in Mobile."
Nicki
"Awesome! I didn’t know this was here"
Michael
"…the best museum in Mobile"
Sylvia
"I got to drive a boat. A BIG boat!"
EllaAge 10