Events

Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, a Visual MemoirMarch 26, 2026—January 9, 2027 Organized by Columbus Museum of Art Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940 – 2015) was an exceptionally prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional, non-traditional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her drawings, paintings, sculptures and mixed media textiles chronicle her family’s African ancestry, […]

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940 – 2015) was an exceptionally prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional, non-traditional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her drawings, paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media textiles chronicle her family’s African ancestry, her worldwide travels, and her witness to African American life. A MacArthur Fellow, Robinson was also a […]

Handle with Care is a new interactive exhibition exploring all the potential of what we take for granted.In a partnership exhibition originated by Alabama Contemporary Art Center for Mobile Museum of Art, artists Calder Kamin (Austin, TX) and Jacob Reptile (New Orleans, LA) transform trash into soft and complex sculptures to create a new kind of environment. Through purposeful reuse of […]

Government Plaza: Celebration 3Mobile Museum of Art and Mobile County Commission present our latest exhibition at Government Plaza .The 33 artists represented show a diverse body of work from painting, ceramics, drawing, photography and glass. Each with a different perspective of the world around us.The artists in the exhibition have been selected from a vast number of […]

Join us for the 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival as Bellingrath Gardens & Home transforms into a breathtaking display of light and artistry.As night falls, the Gardens will turn into a luminous dreamscape, where over 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures glow with vibrant colors, lighting the landscape with interactive artistry and imagination. Visitors will […]

Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk January 29 — July 31, 2026 Organized by Farnsworth Art Museum and guest curated by Suzette McAvoy Spanning Louise Nevelson's career from 1929–1985, the exhibition traces the groundbreaking artist's formative years to her emergence as a sculptor of international renown through works selected from the Farnsworth Art Museum collection. Louise Nevelson: Dawn to […]

Mobile in Mourning delves into the rich history of the elaborate death practices that occurred during the Victorian Era and how they continued and evolved into the twentieth century. Drawing from our collection, the History Museum of Mobile has curated an exhibition exploring how and why these customs came to be. Artifacts highlighted in the exhibition […]

January 29 – August 15, 2026 Curated by Dr. Irma McClaurin, PhD and Bobby C. Williams, Jr.  Hats or ‘crowns’ as they are known in African American communities are an essential part of African American culture. They have played a key role in African American life from enslavement to modern day as symbols of reverence in […]

Under the cover of night in the summer of 1860, a ship carrying 110 Africans slipped into Mobile Bay. The Clotilda, the last known US slave ship, made its illegal voyage 52 years after the international slave trade was outlawed. In the years to come, the displaced Africans survived enslavement and established a community as […]

Cabins and Cottages is a curated collection of artfully crafted, life-sized dwellings for creatures both real and imagined. Inspired by the wonder of childhood, these homes intertwine the magic of childhood and connection with nature.Come explore five oversized playhouse homes, tucked in amongst our lush and serene garden habitat!

Cabins and Cottages is a curated collection of artfully crafted, life-sized dwellings for creatures both real and imagined. Inspired by the wonder of childhood, these homes intertwine the magic of childhood and connection with nature. Come explore five oversized playhouse homes nestled in our lush and serene Garden habitat! Cabins & Cottages is on view […]

A Yankee Does Good: Stirring Gumbo, Raising Ruckus and Cleaning WaterRoberta Swann, retired director Mobile Bay National Estuary Program GulfChat Speaker Series:⛴️  Free to attend⛴️  About one hour long⛴️  Bring your lunch or order at Fresh Fruit Café in advance https://nmmog.org/cafe/Please note that museum access is not included with attendance

Builders & Buildings in Antebellum AlabamaPresented by Cart BlackwellCelebrate Historic Preservation Month at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion! Join us for an insightful presentation by Cart Blackwell exploring the life and work of Alexander Jackson Bragg.When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 5:30 PMWhere: Bragg-Mitchell MansionAdmission: Donations welcome

Builders & Buildings in Antebellum Alabama Presented by Cart Blackwell Celebrate Historic Preservation Month at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion! Join us for an insightful presentation by Cart Blackwell exploring the life and work of Alexander Jackson Bragg. • Admission: Donations greatly appreciated

The Pratt Family of MobileJoin the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion for a special evening with guest speaker Tom McGehee. In honor of Historic Preservation Month, McGehee will present a fascinating look into the history of Mobile’s own Pratt family.

Braided River's Run Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m.!This public run club is open to all levels and ability, including walkers, marathoners, kids and even dogs. You can choose from a 5K or 1-mile route, both of which take off from the taproom at 6 p.m. Join Downtown Runners United By Beer afterward in the […]

The Caribbean Culture on the Gulf Coast will be celebrated!With the backing of the backing of Mobile Parks and Recreation, Level Up Entertainment and the Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association, the streets of Downtown Mobile will be the scene of beautiful Caribbean costumes, music and good clean family fun. A parade through downtown will end […]

The Alabama Poppy Project, a moving visual tribute to deceased service members and veterans, is proud to announce that its 2026 exhibition will be held at the iconic USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. The display will be open to the public from May 22 through May 26, 2026.Since its inception, the exhibit has grown annually […]