Fine Art: Mobile Museum of Art

Did you know that the largest art museum along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Tampa resides in Mobile, Ala.?

The Mobile Museum of Art is home to both permanent and traveling exhibits. The Mobile Museum of Art features art from all over the world.

The permanent exhibits of the museum contain American, European, African and Asian art. Director of the Mobile Museum of Art, Tommy McPherson said many of the permanent exhibits contain “turned woods, ceramics, glass, and paintings that incorporate technique.” The museums traveling exhibits usually stay around 10-12 weeks.

The museum offers numerous volunteer opportunities as well. These opportunities range from educating children in art to internships and even assisting with the American Cancer Society’s Chili Cook-Off.

McPherson said students can learn a lot from the museum, while enjoying themselves at the same time. “Its fun can expand their horizons and they’ll see things they won’t see without traveling to major cities,” said McPherson.

Located in Langan Park, the Mobile Museum of Art is an educational experience that no one is sure to forget.

Mobile Museum of Art

4850 Museum Drive

Mobile, Ala. 36608

Open: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.