#SoMobile Winter Wanderings Pass
Expiration: Must start using within 365 days of purchase
This winter, we are strolling through our historic streets and exploring the unique attractions that make Mobile go round. Enjoy the experiences, people and places that make us "So Mobile."
Included Venues
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Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater
The Exploreum Science Center features interactive exhibits, giant screen films, and hands-on programming designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love of science. It serves as a hub of science literacy for Mobile and the greater Gulf Coast region.
Mobile Museum of Art
Special exhibits to check out for Cultural Connections: Vulumazulu: The Black Solarium and Juan Logan: Without Stopping
Mobile Museum of Art has evolved into the only accredited art museum in South Alabama, with a collection of over 6,400 artworks comprised of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper, and crafts. Its original facility of 14,000 sq. feet, located in the city’s largest green space of Langan Park, was expanded with two major capital campaigns. The last expansion of the Museum brought the space to its current size of 95,000 sq. feet. Today, the art museum continues to evolve in its service to the community, achieved through its programs, education, exhibitions, and outreach. The museum’s outreach activities include on-site classes, a partnership with the Salvation Army’s Family Haven, as well as a “Pop-Up Museum” installation in downtown Mobile. The Art Museum maintains a schedule of rotating, special exhibitions as well as collection exhibitions, including work by regional artists, as well as exhibitions featuring work by nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Mardi Gras Park
Mardi Gras Park is a vibrant and colorful public space that pays homage to the city's rich history and traditions. Named after the famous Mardi Gras celebration that Mobile is known for, the park captures the essence of this festive event through its vibrant colors, unique sculptures, and lively atmosphere. During the holiday season, view the City of Mobile's Christmas tree and other light displays.
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Richards-DAR House Museum
The Richards-DAR House Museum is a beautifully restored historic home located in the heart of downtown Mobile. Built in 1860 by Charles G. Richards, a prominent local businessman, the house is a stunning example of Italianate architecture. In 1973, the house was generously donated to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and has since been meticulously preserved and maintained as a museum open to the public.
Visitors to the Richards-DAR House Museum are transported back in time as they explore the elegant rooms filled with period furnishings, artwork, and decorative items. The museum offers guided tours led by knowledgeable docents who share the fascinating history of the house and its former residents.
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The Historic Oakleigh House Museum
The Historic Oakleigh House Museum is a well-preserved antebellum mansion located in the heart of Mobile, Alabama. Built in 1833, this Greek Revival-style home offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the South during the early 19th century.
Today, visitors can explore the beautifully restored rooms of the Oakleigh House Museum, filled with period furnishings, artwork, and artifacts that showcase the lifestyle of the affluent owners.
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Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home. This beloved annual event transforms the 65-acre estate into a winter wonderland, with over 3 million lights and 15 scenes that showcase the magic of Christmas. Don't miss your chance to witness the beauty and wonder of the most wonderful time of the year at Bellingrath Gardens & Home.
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Oakleigh Garden Historic District (OGD)
Known for its rich history and well-preserved architecture, the Oakleigh Garden Historic District (known locally as OGD) is a picturesque neighborhood near downtown. Established in the early 19th century, one of the notable features of OGD is its collection of historic homes. These homes showcase various architectural styles and influences on Mobile’s culture, including Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian. Walking through the district feels like stepping back in time, with tree-lined streets and lush gardens.
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Mobile Carnival Museum
One of a kind...Explore over 300 years of Mardi Gras history through elaborate exhibits and displays housed in a grand 1872 mansion. Fourteen galleries highlight both the street party and royal sides of Mardi Gras. View intricate designs and artistry of majestic crowns, scepters and royal robes of Carnival royalty. Discover the art of costume design and float construction. Hop on a float and experience riding in a parade. Browse historical photographs and take pictures of yourself as a monarch. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Mardi Gras by taking a docent led tour or an audio self guided tour.
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History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde
The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins. Two floors of permanent exhibits explore Mobile’s history from the pre-colonial past to the present, with special highlights of Mardi Gras, shipbuilding, and daily life along the Mobile Bay. A children’s Discovery Room brings French Colonial Mobile to life for our youngest visitors, and special, traveling exhibitions are often on view, as well.
Admission to Colonial Fort Conde is included.
Built on the same site of its 1723 predecessor, this partial reconstruction of Fort Condé offers visitors the chance to learn about Mobile’s journey from its beginnings as a French colonial settlement to its early years as an American territory. Walk through the exhibits to see artifacts and recovered archaeological pieces of Mobile’s colonial past. Or, tread atop the fort walls to see unmatched views of Mobile’s skyline. Visitors can also enjoy a number of living history events held throughout the year.
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Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
Built in 1855 by Judge John Bragg, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion boasts Greek Revival style with its grand columns, towering portico and intricate ironwork. Today, the Bragg-Mitchell home is a popular historic site that offers guided tours, special event rentals and educational programs for all ages. Visitors can explore the ornately decorated rooms filled with period furnishings, stunning architectural details and fascinating stories of the families who called the mansion home.
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Mobile Botanical Gardens
Become one with nature and enjoy the beauty of Mobile's local flora and fauna.
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The Alabama Aquarium is an exciting educational venue highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands, and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Be mesmerized by the 100 species and natural resources that are native to our region.
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is the only museum in the world dedicated to the rich history and traditions of the Gulf of America. With more than 80 immersive exhibits and interactives, the Museum has something for maritime lovers of every age. During your visit you can pilot a cargo ship up the Mobile River; dive beneath the surface to explore historic shipwrecks; and step inside a ship’s cargo container. And while you’re here, don’t forget to step out onto one of our balconies to see the Port of Mobile in action!
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Conde-Charlotte Museum
The Condé-Charlotte Museum is Mobile's oldest historic home museum, where visitors can explore how citizens lived throughout the last 300 years during each country’s reign over the area. The variety and authenticity of the antique furnishings in the museum house reflect Mobile’s history under six flags: French, British, Spanish, American, Republic of Alabama and Confederate. In 1850 Jonathan Kirkbride and his wife, Elizabeth, renovated what is now known as the Condé-Charlotte Museum, the site of Mobile’s first courthouse and jail built 30 years earlier.
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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is a national historic landmark situated on the western shore of Mobile Bay in Mobile, Alabama. The park is home to the USS ALABAMA battleship, as well as the USS DRUM submarine, numerous military aircraft, tanks, artillery pieces and other exhibits that pay tribute to American veterans and their sacrifices. Visitors can explore the massive battleship, climb aboard the submarine, and get an up-close look at the various military artifacts displayed throughout the park.
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