(STACKER) – Museums are one of the most important institutions in any country. They don’t just show us our past, they contextualize it, allowing visitors to better understand cultures and ourselves. Good museum exhibits provoke thought, generate ideas, and create a sense of appreciation for those who have come before. In many towns and cities, museums are public gems and often feature prominently on tourist visits. Stacker has compiled a list of museums in Alabama on Tripadvisor.

#30. Dauphin Island Little Red School House Community Complex

– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (5 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums, History museums
– Address: 1016 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528-4300
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#29. Paul W. Bryant Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 300 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
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#28. Liberty Rides Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
– Type of activity: History Museums
– Address: 210 S Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104-4006
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#27. Birmingham Art Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (538 reviews)
– Type of activity: Art museums
– Address: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203-2278
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#26. Mobile Carnival Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (564 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602-2315
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#25. historical park

– Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 430 Landmark Dr, Dothan, AL 36303-8916
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#24. The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
– Type of activity: Historic sites, History museums
– Address: 919 Felder Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106-1926
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#23. GulfQuest – National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

– Rating: 4.5/5 (311 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 155 S Water St 175 1750 Shelton Beach Road, Mobile, AL 36602-3710
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#22. Hank Williams Museum

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (273 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums, History museums
– Address: 118 Commerce St Downtown Entertainment District, Montgomery, AL 36104-2538
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#21. Poarch Band of Creek Indians Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums, History museums
– Address: Notice
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#20. Alabama State Capitol

– Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
– Type of activity: History museums, Government buildings
– Address: 600 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36130-3008
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#19. Holmes Medical Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums, Educational sites
– Address: 111 W Laurel Ave Hwy 98 West, Foley, AL 36535-1966
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#18. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

– Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
– Type of activity: Art museums
– Address: 1 Museum Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117-4600
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#17. Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center

– Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 428 W Willow St, Scottsboro, AL 35768-4351
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#16. Alabama Department of Archives and History

– Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
– Type of activity: Libraries, History Museums
– Address: 624 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36130-0100
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#15. Jasmine Hill Gardens and Open Air Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093-1718
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#14. India and the Sea Museum

– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (43 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 25850 John Snook Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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#13. Cook Museum of Natural Science

– Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
– Type of activity: Science museums, Educational sites
– Address: 133 Fourth Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
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#12. Foley Railway Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 125 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535-2651
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#11. American Veterans Memorial Museum

– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (377 reviews)
– Type of activity: Military museums, History museums
– Address: 2060 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5338
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#ten. McWane Science Center

– Rating: 4.5/5 (949 reviews)
– Type of activity: Science Museums, Aquariums
– Address: 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
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#9. Vulcain Park and Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,371 reviews)
– Type of activity: Lookouts, Parks
– Address: 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
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#8. Civil Rights Memorial Center

– Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
– Type of activity: Historic sites, points of interest and monuments
– Address: 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-4344
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#7. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuary

– Rating: 4.5/5 (655 reviews)
– Type of activity: Science Museums, Aquariums
– Address: 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528-4603
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#6. Rosa Parks Library and Museum

– Rating: 4.5/5 (744 reviews)
– Type of activity: History Museums
– Address: 251 Montgomery St 251 Montgomery Street, 36104, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
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#5. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,265 reviews)
– Type of activity: History Museums
– Address: 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-1911
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#4. Heritage Museum

– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (374 reviews)
– Type of activity: Art Museums, History Museums
– Address: 115 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104-2506
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#3. Battleship USS ALABAMA

– Rating: 4.5/5 (3,880 reviews)
– Type of activity: Military museums, Ships
– Address: 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602-8003
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#2. US Space and Rocket Center

– Rating: 4.5/5 (3,143 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialty and gift shops, Science museums
– Address: 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805-3371
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#1. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1,255 reviews)
– Type of activity: Specialized museums
– Address: 6030 Barber Motorsports, Birmingham, AL 35094-3418
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