Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Visit
Location:
4850 Museum Drive
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 208-5200
Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all City Holidays
Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm, admission is free for Mobile County residents
General Admission:
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10
Active and Retired Military: $8
Students: $8
Children under 6: FREE*
NARM and SEMC members: FREE*
Become an MMoA Member and general admission is FREE!*
*Additional admission may apply for selected exhibitions
For group tours, contact Bronco Sloan at (251) 208-5205, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, or email him to schedule your visit. Click here for more information about tours and visits. For more information and to view our group tour policy, click here.
The Art Store is open during our regular Museum hours, and a selection of snacks and beverages are available. However, we do not offer full-service dining at the museum. Click here to visit our Art Store page.
The Museum is free EVERY THURSDAY for Mobile County residents and free every day for members (except select special exhibitions).
Large coats and bags are subject to inspection by museum staff, but MMoA has lockers available to store your belongings.
Photography Policy and Guidelines
Mobile Museum of Art is a popular place for photographers. While personal photography is encouraged at the Museum, it must be conducted without disruption to Museum operations or visitors and with the safety of the art in mind. Please click here for MMoA Photography Policy and Guidelines.
Appraisals and Authentications
Can I bring work to the museum for someone to tell me if it is valuable?
Mobile Museum of Art cannot appraise or authenticate art, antiques, or artifacts. Please contact the following institutions to get in contact with an appraiser:
International Society of Appraisers
(312) 981-6778
www.isa-appraisers.org
American Society of Appraisers
Virginia (703) 478-2228
or 1.800.272.8258
www.appraisers.org
Appraisers Association of America
(212) 889-5404
www.appraisersassociation.org
Condition Examinations and Conservation Treatment
Mobile Museum of Art does not conserve art, antiques, or artifacts. Please contact the following institution to get in contact with a conservator:
The following organization can refer people to conservators of art and historical artifacts:
American Institute for Conservation (A.I.C.)
Washington, D.C. (202) 452-9545
culturalheritage.org
To find an expert, visit A.I.C.’s website under “Find an Expert.” Enter the zip code for wherever you are living and select an accredited, licensed conservator for that medium.
Donations
A submission process is required for all art donations, which entails review by a Collections Committee. MMoA is not allowed to accept artwork dropped off or left at the museum for donation. Unsolicited works without a receipt will be destroyed if left. Please click here for more information on how to donate.
Our exhibition schedule is planned approximately two to three years in advance and is carefully balanced to present our viewers with a varied artistic program. Therefore, we are rarely able to accommodate unsolicited submissions for exhibitions. To see opportunities for artists and art educators, please click here.
The best way for an individual to support the museum is through membership or end-of-year donations. Click here to fill out your donation form and/or become a member.
Companies interested in supporting the Museum can do so through a sponsorship or corporate membership.
Membership
Please email Mary Beth Lursen or call her at (251) 208-5234.
An Individual membership admits one adult. If you would like to bring a guest, you must purchase a Family or Friend Membership. For more information about different membership levels, click here.
MMoA memberships and donations are tax-deductible within the limits allowed by law, and MMoA will not transfer any goods or services in exchange for membership.
Online donations and contributions to Mobile Museum of Art will have a transaction fee charged by the payment service company. Your tax-deductible amount will be slightly less than the total amount of your membership. The Museum will send you a letter stating the actual tax-deductible amount.
The Museum School
Yes, we offer adult classes throughout the year. Click here to see a list of our current adult class schedules.
MMoA offers a variety of classes for children of all ages as well as classes for families. To view our current offerings, click here. To get updates, sign up for our e-blast.
You can sign up online, stop by the front desk during regular hours, or contact Bronco Sloan at 251.208.5205 or via email.
Yes, most classes have a discounted member price. Please see your registration form for the member price.
Makers Market & Open House
Makers Market is an event hosted by Mobile Museum of Art in June and December. Click here for more info.
Vendor spots are highly competitive, so please make sure you take good pictures for your application. Interested in becoming a vendor, click here. To get updates, sign up for our e-blast.
This event is a great opportunity to not only support your community’s local artists, but it’s also a great chance to promote your business. For more information, please click here.