Mountains Region, Alabama Museums
Cherokee County Historical Museum
Cherokee County's heritage is depicted with local newspapers, shotguns, wagons, housewares, telephones, 50
Cullman County Museum
In 1873, Col. John G. Cullman, German refugee, established colony here. Replica of home houses museum and pieces from Cullman Archaeological Society. Cullman'
Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community Co
60-year treasure chest opened to public in 2001
Depot Museum
Excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with its turrets, arched windows and heavy stone facade. Artifacts from many Indian tribes, 1800-1900
Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center
The Center'
Stevenson Railroad Depot Museum
In 1861, Stevenson was a vital rail link to major points throughout the Southeast. Union General Rosecran's forces constructed a pontoon bridge across the Tennessee River at Stevenson in 1863
Woodville Historical Museum
Artifacts and memorabilia of early life in oldest town in Jackson Co. Items date back to 1800
W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "
Alabama's Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museu
One of best examples of Wright's Usonian style (1939-40). Only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. Constructed of cypress, glass and brick. Acquired by City of Florence (1999)
Children's Museum of the Shoals
Hands-on discovery experience for entire family. Exhibits educate while entertaining. Includes historical, musical, interactive, technological and indoor/
Pettus Museum
Retired teacher Ronald Pettus has transformed his passion for history into an exciting, colorful and educational museum. 5000 sq. ft. of exhibits include Native American, Boy Scouts, toys, military (1
Edith Newman Culver Memorial Museum
Filled with antiques, Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, military displays. 2-story frame house built 1872 in traditional T-shape with 3 chimneys, 6
Jesse Owens Memorial Park & Museum
Located 6 mi./9.5 km south of Moulton in hometown of Olympic track great Jesse Owens. Park includes visitor center, picnic pavilions, replica of Owens'
Houston Memorial Library and Museum
Home to attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama twice. 1835
Clay House Museum
1850s home provides view of 1850-1950
Huntsville Museum of Art
6 to 8 major traveling exhibitions per year, plus shows by regional artists and displays of art from museum'
Weeden House Museum
Birthplace of Maria Howard Weeden (1846-1905)
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Unique, hands-on experience where visitors interact with history. Talking tree, 46-foot keel boat, talking clock and preschool learning center, Biscuit'
Burritt on the Mountain-A Living Museum
Burritt on the Mountain has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19
State Black Archives Research Center & Museum
Unique archive museum center. Repository of African-American history and culture providing a dialogue between present and past through archival collections and featured exhibits on 3
Arab Historic Complex
Complex includes 1935 Old Hunt School, 1912 church, country store, museum, grist mill, blacksmith shop, club demonstration home. Structures dating from 1880s to 1930
Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center
Special exhibits every month (traveling and local)
Hartselle Military Museum & Foundation, Inc.
Young museum for those interested in America'