Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tours: DECADES: 1911-1920
February 26, 2026

Join the curators at the History Museum of Mobile on Thursday, February 26, 2026 for a behind-the-scenes look at our collection! See inside the vault and learn how curators care for more than 117,000 objects.
The theme for this month's tour is MARDI GRAS. Join us for one last Mardi Gras get together and see favors, costumes, inivtations, and more from the History Museum of Mobile's extensive Mardi Gras collection!
During this informative and fascinating tour, curators will discuss the particular environmental, handling, and housing factors needed to prevent damage and ensure the preservation of the objects they collect, safeguard, and interpret for present and future generations of citizens.
These special 1-hour tours are free for members, $20 for ages 18+, and $15 for ages 8-17. Two time options are available: 10:30am and 5:30pm. Tickets must be purchased online in advance (see links below).
NO WALK-UP TICKETS WILL BE SOLD.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE 10:30AM TOUR
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE 5:30PM TOUR
History Museum Of Mobile
Mobile, AL 36602