GulfQuest - National Maritime Museum of the Gulf Of Mexico

GulfQuest, in Mobile, AL is a maritime museum like no other! Over 90 different immersive and interactive exhibits let you experience the history, environment, commmerce, and more of the Gulf. If you're ever looking for a fun way to fill an afternoon, look no further than GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf Of Mexico. GulfQuest's unique facility overlooking the Mobile River, houses replicas, simulators, and interactive exhibits that bring their topic to life. Explore everything from Mobile's early waterfront, shipwrecks, marine life, weather, maritime commerce, shipbuilding, and on. The nearly 100 exhibits are located on the various decks of a life-sized container ship replica the museum! The building is unique enough to be worth your attention, with lots of seating to watch the Port of Mobile.

With over 90 to choose from, you never know what GulfQuest exhibit will most command your attention. Here are some popular contenders: Container Ship Exhibit Hall It's hard to not be stunned by the first thing you see when you step inside the museum. GulfQuest's container ship of museum exhibits isn't just full sized. It's also stacked high with containers, surrounded by water, and appears to thrum with the sounds of its engines! Take the Helm Theater Navigate vessels around the Port of Mobile, Mobile Bay, and Tombigbee River on this simulator used to train professional boat pilots. Pick a scenario, weather conditions, and time of day, then take the controls and test your skills! America's Sea This large, interactive map is the centerpiece of the Grand Lobby and allows you to explore all around the Gulf of Mexico. Four separate stations present the topics of Exploration, Combat, Commerce, and Environment. Ocean Planet Theater Engage with real satellite data and other images, projected onto a suspended, six-foot diameter, globe of our amazing ocean planet.

Chances are, you'll end up spending more time inside GulfQuest than you expected to, and that can mean hunger. Luckily, the museum also houses the only waterfront and outdoor dining on the Mobile River: The Galley cafe. The Galley offers food and drinks, including beer and wine, plus a gorgeous view to enjoy as you dine. You can also amuse yourself with the interactive Shiptracker control station in each booth that displays the Gulf's current shipping activity.

155 S. Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Open Tuesday through Friday - 9am to 4pm Saturdays - 9am to 5pm, Sundays - 12pm to 5pm Visit the GulfQuest website for more information. You can also follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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