Reviews of Mobile Museum of Art (Museum)

TheSouthern Homemaker

Had a great time while there. My husband and I went on a Thursday, and we were happy to find out Mobile residents get in free on Thursday. I highly recommend for date night, or a family outing. We will definitely go back again.

LaDonna James

Fantastic museum!

Vanessa Madere

Love the different themed exhibits - especially the local art. Beautiful museum and thoughtfully created collections.

Junya Winston Godbod

relaxing

Susan Espinoza

Such a nice place to visit and the children's area is very cool and has stuff for them to do after we look at art

Gabriel Rooks

Amazing. A must see.

Michelle McKenzie Mackintosh

I love the Mobile Museum of Art. Besides fantastic exhibits, they offer classes, hold wonderful events, and host an artist's market featuring the works of local and regional artists.

Junya Winston

relaxing

Vaughn Durgin

Informative, the Desk Clerk was very helpful and knowledge about the Museum and Art.

meg slezak

Not a lot there

Chester Chan

Free on thurs

Gene Pharr

A really fun place to walk and look

Maranda Richardson

Interesting pieces of art. My only complaint is that they charge additional admission to get into the kids section. I think that's unnecessary and kind of gimmicky.

Ky maria Rich

I've never been inside

MorgannBrooke

I've only ever been on the outside of the museum. Great for playing pokemon go

Meeya Ladolcetta

Great place to take the kids to burn off some energy on a rainy day. Cute exhibits

P Ieong

Museum is very small and random. You can go through it pretty fast. Some paintings do not have descriptions and some items are guessed. Overall, decent since it one of the few places you can visit in mobile.

Kenneth Kahn

Lovely place. Nice selection of Art. Very posh. Very friendly as well.

Nerissa Alexander

Well organized, information technology and art rapped up in one.nice people

Laurel Faircloth

One of my favorite stops when in Mobile.

Russell Burgess

Great place to spend the day

joah Holman

Small

Walter Frazier

This is a great place to bring your kids to bring him over here and let him say the art museum Municipal Park fun for the whole family and friends amen

Amy Walker

The museum is truly beautiful. It’s not the same though!! I used to go there ALL THE TIME as a teenager and just wander for HOURS. The little cabana outside by the lake was my happy place where I spent so much time listening to music and hanging out with friends or even just alone watching all the ducks and other birds that love the area too. The art has always been fabulously curated, often with collections by extremely talented local artists. I was fortunate enough this fall to get to tour the museum for the first time (I’m really ashamed to admit) since the huge complete redesign. It’s really overwhelming the expansive renovations that have been done. Other than my little gazebo, there really wasn’t much that I recognized. That was really sad but I will say that the place is amazing and I applaud all that the city and the arts alliance have done to make the museum one of THE best attractions in Mobile. The scenic beauty around it that includes amazing hiking and history trails, botanical gardens, the municipal park “Langan Park” lake, the Japanese gardens across the street, and even more attractions within walking distance. I love this place and truly hope it stays here forever!

Richard Clasen

The exhibits are great with a wide variety of art to gaze at. Each room offers something unique and fun. Staff members allow photos of the exhibits as well. If you are in the area, especially on a hot summer day, you should stop in and soak up some A/C while looking at the art pieces.

Jess B

Went to the kids area, it was really great. I am gping to get a membership. It was relaxing for me and fun for kids. Can't beat that. My son told me in the car ride home how much fun he had

sandeep kommuri

Free in Thursday’s for mobile county residents and many activities, scenic by walk

Veva Goocher

Great place to visit!

Sunshine and Rain 251

Very educational and informative

Greg Matthews

I didn't see much but what i did see was nice

Humberto Diaz

Perfect

Jesse

A hidden gem! I've lived in the area all my life, but never visited this museum. Well, I regret that now. It's very impressively done, great exhibits, the layout is well executed and the atmosphere is serene without being clinical. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. Highly recommended for those looking for something to do on a weekend.

Bianca Turner

The museum is located on a very peaceful and scenic site. It is away from all the hustle and bustle. The museum itself seems new and well maintained. It has different areas offering different exhibitions in different medium. The staff is very friendly and helpful. At the time of my visit, it has some Native American art, Asian art, a visual art through video and audio, an art with reflection effect and other traditional art. If you play Pokemon Go, it has several Pokestops and pokemons around.

Paula Mask

Loved it walking outside with art was good to

emmett daniels

Great place

flightingAJ

Very interesting and my daughter liked it.

Rich Touart

It is a very nice art museum

Michael Norris II

Nice

Mikail Parkinson

Lots to offer! I love seeing the local work

Angel P.

Outstanding. My favorite was the Old Masters, Royalty, soul stirring..

Amber Smith

Educational

Erik O'Neal

Great Museum

Dawayne Chaney

Outstanding I went there with my child for a field trip and it was money worth

Rob Wright

Great displays and exhibits, but the air conditioning seemed to be insufficient for the building.

Heather Morgan

Gorgeous. Had lots of local artists

Anonymous Food critique

Very small but youll see lots of cool stuff its very clean so its amazing

Colin Burke

Absolutely beautiful museum. I recommend it for a lazy Sunday with family and friends. The staff were very knowledgeable about the exhibits and recommendation on what to look at. The museum was spotless and kept nice a cool. Great place to escape the summer heat. The huge windows offer beautiful natural lighting.

Joseph Bernard

Interesting place to visit.

Tiffanie Laury

Walking near by.

Oksana Alabama

brautiful area for a walk by the lake. The museum offers art camps.

KC Case

Art museums really aren’t my thing but they had good well displayed work; no real complaints but I’m really for natural history museums.

Vernon / Hunter Scott

One of many wonderful places to visit in mobile

Noel Steele

it's a very nice museum and the staff has a wheel chair that my mother used! We were going to have to leave due to her foot pains. we were able to enjoy the whole museum and it was a lovely afternoon.

Ziggy Zane

We went during an event so entry was free. There were some interesting exhibits and some that just didn't appeal to me. It turns out that the children's play area costs extra...don't do it. It's a couple rooms and there isn't much there. My wife and I agreed that overall the sculptures outside are more interesting that than the artwork inside. With that said, I enjoyed the items that were not paintings.

Melisa Acheson

Great museum, price seemed a little high as it is not a huge museum but there is a lot to see and my daughter lives art so we had a nice time. Not a place we will frequent because of the price . Staff was very friendly and helpful. The museum and the restroom were very clean. We didn't visit the children's area as it was a separate charge. Nice experience over all.

amanda delgado

Very interesting place and they have a lot of pokestops and Pokemon there

Shawn Starnes

It's a great place to visit and enjoy the art.

Ninny Enders

This place is so historical for the kids

D M

Pretty lame tbh

Caisy Comstock

This museum gets better and better! I loved all the exhibits and the children's area was fun for my 8 year old. I'd definitely recommend visiting.

Big Pop Productions

There are a number of quality exhibits that provide a good representation of art in the world. The museum is ADA compliant and have resources to move one around if help is needed. Also, there is a children's area where local Children's art is displayed. Highly recommended for a family visit. We joined in modern art...lol

Leonard Nichols

This is such an important museum for Mobile, Alabama, and the Gulf Coast in general. Very nice and helpful staff and the quality of exhibits is breathtaking.

Antonio Estaba - BROKER Auto Auctions

Too much areas unavailable

Scott Rumpf

MMofA is outstanding in its variety of offerings from exhibits to evening events, education classes and gift shop.....and now a restaurant serving Thurs. and Sunday. Thursdays are Free admission!

kiERRA Reese

Great

Barbara O'Quinn

Terrific for getting away from it for a while. There are plenty of interesting outdoor exhibits to walk for exercise in the fresh air, and a foot bridge that leads over a lake into Langan Park.

Kelly Sesco

I love to visit The Mobile Museum of Art on Thursdays when they open to the public for free. Their gift shop has many interesting items that are made by local artists which is nice if you want a special gift that is indicative of the area. And what I like most is to walk the grounds and view the outdoor sculptures. It is a repeat visit for me every few weeks.

Cindy Woodhead

Great little museum with many different art styles. Staff has always been Frendly and often have old show books available for free at entrance.

susan vinson

First class museum

Shawty Yae

I never been inside. But thanks for the free wifi at municipal park

Snapple K

Wedding reception at the MOA. Just a gorgeous venue and many photo points available.

Angelica Sullivan

A lot more people should come and enjoy the art that is displayed in this building it is free on Thursdays for any mobile resident and that is a plus for mobile residence the place is extremely clean and quiet it is worth coming to I enjoyed myself

Amber A

nice place to enjoy the arts

Jessica Al

I loved how I was treated by all the ladies working here; however, I wish I could have seen more. I don't think it is for kids even though we visited the children's exhibit.

Troy McKim

Best area for pokemon walks

Jessica Dials

Offers a wide variety of art from local as well as national artists

Brandon Badon

Beautiful museum. Only complaint is the lack of new art.

nduncan79

I really enjoyed my time here. This place has so much information that you may have to take two trips to really just sit and process our past and where we come from. I'd love to be able to go back and learn more about our city.

Lauren Phillips

Beautiful! I was pleasantly surprised about the collection they have here and how it was arranged. The grounds are beautiful too. I was born in Mobile & lived there for many years, but never went to the art museum. I asked my family why they never too us and said it was not a nice as it is now. So worth going! There was a stain glass exhibit that took my breath away! I wanted to live in that room! When my friends ask where and what to visit in Mobile, the art museum will be on the top of my list!

Tammy Clark

Nice, clean, calming atmosphere! Very educational.

Alena Tarasevich

Interesting

Laycee Holmes

Beautiful exhibits!

John Siptak

A new and exciting show, every time I return.

Power Ball Pythons

The security gyards followed me around and harassed me. I was just taking notes on some art for a school report, nothing suspicious. Guess they had nothing better to do but I'm never coming back.

Kellee Hursh

This was a family trip for the kids to see some of their own artwork displayed in a real museum. The staff at the museum went out of their way to make all the participants and guest feel at home. They provided light snacks for everyone present. They were nice to the kids and helped everyone get to the exhibit site. They also helped parents navigate around to particular areas of the museum where their child might have pieces displayed. Also, the rest of the museum was open to everyone and it was free. That is an excellent price. This is not a big museum but it has a big heart

S B

One of the security guards was very rude to us. Will not attend again.

Richard Frank

I think our museum is wonderful! We have traveled to many of the world's best museums and many have more masterpieces but I believe our museum has some wonderful pieces and collections. There has been a whirlwind of activity since our new director, Deborah Velders arrived. Many exhibition spaces have been re-done and improved. You should not miss our collection of glass, as well as American Crafts and art of the great Depression. When visiting Mobile I know you'll love our Museum!

Dawn Steadham

Great collection of varied art! I toured with a group today that included my young grandson. The docent was great with the mostly senior crowd that we had but was also patient with my grandson, including him in the exploration of the art and the artists. I can't wait to go back again and explore on my own!

Joe Fletcher

We enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere while seeing some great art. Thanks MMA.

Kevin L

This museum has very nice artwork on display. They currently have a project called "do it", which I recommend you see. It has many different artworks that were produced from a basic set of instructions. The neat thing is to see how others interpret the instructions and everyone winds up with the same project but each looks different. Really neat. I would recommend this place to others if you're in the area.

Edward Anderson

Very intelligent place have been going since I was younger. Always amazes me.

Rebecca Fisher

Wonderful lil museum. Has a lot to offer.

Danny Nicole

The best way for me to describe this place is peaceful. The displays are well put together and they also offer free admission occasionally.

Jessica Salazar

I love the art! it's so beautiful here and there is lots to do!

Autumn Trawick

I love art and my dad is a artist so I can appreciate it a little bit better I also like to draw portraits and charcoal drawings as well

Bearofkratos

Very educational, great area for pokemon

Katherine Macco

Only saw the ground floor, but it had fantastic art for such a little museum! Loved it all! The only drawback was the strict enforcement of drinks being restricted from the gallery. We couldn't even have a water bottle!

C Rubel

Nice collection of art. Thurs free day

clang theo

The cultural jewel of the Gulf Coast. The museum is home to some of the finest works of art by famous artists from all over the world. Class tours for students are exceptional.

Summer King

Honestly...their art exhibits are pretty boring. Very disappointed. One exhibit downstairs with huge black and white photographs printed on glass look so real they will totally fool you into thinking they're real! That was the Only interesting exhibit.

lionspiritualjourney

Yes yes and yes!!!!love this place and there is so much to look at

Erin London

Surprisingly beautiful landscaping outside. Plenty of local art and interesting shows inside. Kuddos to the curators for being creative. I was happy to see the glass exhibit, usually not a favorite medium of mine. Be sure to stop by the gift shop.

Alanna Whitaker

I've been here so many times & I always enjoy it. Whether you're visiting the museum or walking around the grounds, it's a great place to visit.

Amber Richardson

Interesting

M7 Z

This place is so cool!!

Brittany sesco

Awesome place to go to when you want a little culture.

Pacita Stratton

Just perfect in every way! I always enjoy the new exhibits and the usuals.

Chris N

Great place to visit- there's almost always some interesting exhibits going. The two that most caught my eye this round were the Reflectorama which was very imaginative, and Southern Masters featuring Bruce Larsen (a personal favorite), Nall and Casey Downing Jr.

Synia Smith

Nice and family friendly

Denya Blanco

I absolutely adore this museum. They do a phenomenal job curating their exhibits and keeping them fresh and exciting. Their education department is amazing in both their classes for adults and children. I love their night markets and special events - from performances to witty film viewings, this museum is simply amazing. Mobile is an an amazing city. My only critique is that the museum should have a café and offer adult refreshments to prolong the stay. The museum is small and a patron can go through it pretty quickly. It would be nice to sit and enjoy the surroundings and natural shade if there was an independent café on the grounds.

River Lotus

This is a beautiful museum with diverse exhibits. I am grateful to be a member of this Museum and look forward to many new exhibits and Community involvement. This is also a great location to go for an afternoon walk and quiet time to think and reflect surrounded by beautiful art

Chance Cooper

We had a great time

Cheryl Hampton

This is a lovely museum with a pretty good variety of art work.

Judi Jetson

Don't waste your time

Pamela H

Beautiful museum with gorgeous exhibits. A must see.

Ultreya

Love this place! So much to see, must make a weekly pilgrimage. Don't miss the seaside installation piece in the front curved gallery. Loved Monica Beasley's mixed media on canvas works. Pared down glass collection for a specially selected grouping chosen by Rachel Wright. Not at all a fan of the dark gray used throughout the area. The mobile-style jellyfish are fun and impactful. Pieces from the permanent collection I had not seen, or don't remember. More silver displayed, with miniatures especially memorable. Current exhibits were so diverse, with Alabama Artists displaying a wide variety of media, most were works on paper or canvas, etc. And few ceramics, sculpture. Loved the salon style display of landscapes, and portraits. Interesting some chairs-on-a-wall exhibit, w/two Eames pieces. Largest gallery of changing work features black/white large scale photography that has a bit of eye trickery. And black/white watercolors leading into those were very subdued. Also art quilts, Asian art and Native American art.

A M

The people who run this place are horrible. So rude, if you hate people so much, don't work at a place like a museum. I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant, my shoe was untied, I walked to distant wall near a bathroom to set my purse down and tie my shoe while leaning my shoulder on a wall. An old man yelled at me that I can't lean on the walls. Maybe he should have tied my shoe then? They also followed around families as if to stalk them so they could yell when they make a mistake. Perhaps they should work for TSA, since they take security and yelling so seriously.