NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

MOBILE, AL

Sweep of the Bay. Fairhope, Alabama. 2024.
Sweep of the Bay. Fairhope, Alabama. 2024. Credit: BradSimsPhoto

The National Maritime Museum in Mobile, Alabama is a living history museum located on the waterfront of the Mobile Bay. Founded in 1970, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the maritime heritage of the Gulf Coast region. The museum features interactive exhibits, a variety of educational programs, and a wide range of artifacts that illustrate maritime history and the maritime industry.

The museum is home to the Confederate submarine CSS Hunley, the first successful combat submarine in history. Visitors can explore the sub’s interior and learn about its story. The museum also features a variety of vessels from the area’s rich maritime history, including a steam tugboat, a shrimp boat, a replica of a 16th-century Spanish galleon, and a US Coast Guard Cutter.

The National Maritime Museum also houses a research library containing thousands of documents and photos, as well as a collection of vintage ship models. Additionally, the museum hosts a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and tours. In addition to its exhibits, the museum also has a gift shop, a cafe, and a theater.

Visitors to the National Maritime Museum can learn about the history of Mobile Bay, the Gulf Coast region, and the maritime industry through its interactive exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs. The museum is a great place to explore and learn about the area’s rich maritime history and heritage.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MOBILE AL. US MID #8400100033

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
250 N WATER ST
MOBILE
AL
36602

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MID # 8400100033
Name NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.697611, -88.041232
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 001200
US Census Block: 1242