Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tours: WORLD WAR II
April 30, 2026
Join the curators at the History Museum of Mobile on Thursday, April 30, 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 WORLD WAR II. Visitors will see uniforms, paintings, photos, documents, weapons, tools, and more from not just the combat overseas, but from the homefront in Mobile as well.
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.
10:30AM TOUR TICKETS
5:30PM TOUR TICKETS
History Museum Of Mobile
Mobile, AL 36602