GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile: Photos, Reviews & Location

Educational museum featuring interactive exhibits focused on the Gulf of Mexico's maritime heritage.

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#6 of 11 Museums in Mobile #2 of 3 Event venues in Mobile

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.61

0.7 km from the center of Mobile

Rating breakdown

5 ★76%
4 ★15%
3 ★5%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

155 Water St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States

gulfquest.org

+1 251-436-8901

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What is the rating of GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico?: GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 612 reviews.
How does GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico rank in Mobile?: GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is #6 of 11 Museums in Mobile by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico located?: 155 Water St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States — 0.7 km from the center of Mobile.
How can I contact GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico?: Phone: +1 251-436-8901 · Website: gulfquest.org

Reviews (8)

Brian Gilliam 2023 Dec 31

GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

Wonderful museum dedicated to life on the gulf. You walk through displays on a simulated cargo ship. You can even steer the ship on a virtual navigation display. View of the Mobile Bay, cruise ship dock, ship building area and ship traffic on the Mobile River. Also a great view of downtown Mobile.

Kathy McNeely-Johnson 2023 Dec 02

Very disappointing. Likely ok for the 4-8 crowd, although they won't read the placards. Little to no real objects. Signs a museum does not make. A few hands-on exhibits, most of which weren't working. The various travel sites said there was a restaurant. (One even referanced an imax theater... not). It is shut down (too bad the outside tables were about the only access to balcony at each level which had doors, but all were posted no access). Finally, staff was practically non-existent. A maintenance guy had to go find us someone to sell us tickets. There was no one at all for gift shop which did not even have postcards. My guess was all the funds were spent on the impressive building, and with covid, there was no endowment. It's really sad that it could have been spectacular
Below pics were looking out at the water.

Brenda Weeks 2023 Sep 30

Easy to get to. Great parking. Ramps and elevators to reach the levels. Had a great variety of interactive stations. Sadly, several were not working. The ones that were working were a lot of fun. They have a great children's area. The docents were friendly and very knowledgeable. They have a volunteer docent, named Fred, who was a true pleasure to talk with. We actually stayed here all day and enjoyed our time.
Their Coast Guard art exhibit was well put together.

sally hutchinson 2023 Sep 23

Wow, well worth the time. Very good displays, films, loved the nautical slogans along the ramps. Plus, a huge ship was parked at the cruise ship dock to see! Learned new things about ship building at mobile, and the German sub in the Gulf of Mexico! Lovely staff. We went Sept. 23 2023 and it was virtually empty.

Zachary Nixon (Zachmire) 2023 Sep 15

This a fantastic museum and educational experience. So many hands-on exhibits it puts most children's museums to shame. But this isn't just for kids, adults will learn lots too from the multiple exhibits. It gives a great view of the past, present, and future of Mobile and the area's shipping industry. Great fun for all ages, leave plenty of time to explore this (ship-shaped) museum.

Jason Coblentz 2023 Aug 08

If you're looking for a fun place to take your family and discover interesting facts on local history and our shipping industry, this is the place to go. You can also get some amazing views of downtown Mobile.

Polina Blair 2023 Jul 14

It’s a comprehensive 5 decks (floors) museum that covers a variety of topics related to maritime. It also covers the history of Mobile area as well as provides information regarding Gulf Coast in general. There are plenty of exhibits for people of different ages including interactive exhibits for children. The cost of admission is only $10. I also enjoyed panoramic views of the city and Mobile Bay.

Marie Hansen (Mrs. Hansen) 2023 Jun 16

This is such a wonderful place to go. It has interactive activities for the kids. Beautiful views and the event I went to was very informative. I would love to see them bring something in on dinosaurs, sharks, or even the holocaust. There is a lot of space that could be utilized and make so much more fun.
Just call ahead and make sure there are no field trips attending that day. That is the only thing that makes it hard for individuals to enjoy. It is a wonderful opportunity for the kiddos from school, and they need to see it, but individuals may have a harder time getting to see anything when the schools are there.