Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep

Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep

January 23rd, 2026 - May 10th, 2026

Mobile

Shipwrecks and the means and methods to retrieve ancient artifacts, buried treasures and historical evidence are the protagonists of a multi element exhibition. A special focus is given to the Mediterranean Sea and traces of the ancient civilizations that flourished in the region. According to one UN inventory, along these shores, some 1,255 underwater archaeological coastal sites have been identified.

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    History Museum of Mobile, The
    • 111 S. Royal St.
    • Mobile, AL 36602
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    Directions

    The History Museum of Mobile is located on Royal Street directly across from Mardi Gras Park.

    Region

    Mobile is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

    Fees

    Adults - $14; Seniors (65+) - $12; Active/Retired Military (w/ ID) - $12 Students (18+ w/ID) - $12 Children (13-18) - $10.50; Children (6-12) - $8; Children (5 and under); FREE Members - FREE

    Where to Stay

    Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel

    The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, connected via skywalk to the Mobile Convention Center, is the largest Hotel in Mobile and is conveniently located in the heart of the walkable, historic district downtown.

    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham

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    Super 8 by Wyndham Mobile/Tillmans Corner

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Park/ Airport

    Relax in a cozy Guest Room with fresh, comfy bed or choose a Suite with spacious separate living area featuring a pull-out sofa bed, microwave, and refrigerator. Set near to a variety of businesses and Providence hospital, this Mobile hotel boasts tw...

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile

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    Quality Inn & Suites

    Book a room at the Quality Inn & Suites hotel in Mobile, AL

    Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown

    Upscale boutique hotel facing Bienville Square.

    Holiday Inn Mobile Downtown Historic District

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    Fort Conde Inn

    The Fort Conde Inn at the Hall-Ford house, built in 1836 and restored in 2010, is a boutique hotel located in Mobile's historic district just blocks from the heart of downtown. Beautifully restored offering all the luxury of modern hotel in unique hi...
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    Where to Eat

    Oyster City Brewing Co.

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    Original Oyster House

    Considered the best family-friendly, waterfront seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast, Original Oyster House offers award-winning gumbo, alligator, crab, fish, shrimp, crawfish, Gulf oysters served baked, broiled, fried or fire-grilled and a create-yo...

    NoJa

    NoJa occupies a North Jackson Street landmark that at different times has been a private home, a cab company and one of downtown Mobile's most legendary bars, the Little Turf Club.

    Panera Bread

    Freshly baked breads and pastries. Sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta.

    Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q

    Barbecue pork, beef and chicken

    Braided River Brewing Company

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    Three Georges Candy Shop

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    Ruth's Chris Steak House

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    Kate Shepard's House Bed & Breakfast

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    What to See & Do

    Mobile Mystery Dinners

    Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

    Mobile Botanical Gardens

    100-acre site with extensive collections of azaleas and camellias. Also featuring native plants, nature trails, a longleaf pine forest, and the largest plant sale on the Gulf Coast each spring.

    Turner Marine Yacht Sales

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    St. Joseph Chapel - Spring Hill College

    The Chapel is in the Center of the Spring Hill College Campus.

    Middle Bay Lighthouse

    The Middle Bay Lighthouse is a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission - http://ahc.alabama.gov/properties/middlebay/middlebay.aspx

    Mobile Carnival Museum

    Experience carnival in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras. View robes, crowns and sceptors. Kids interactive area. Boutique gift shop. Rent for private events. Free parking.

    Playhouse in the Park Mobile

    Playhouse in the Park, Mobile Alabama is located in beautiful Langan Park and is directly across from the Mobile Museum of Art. The theatre has been providing young people with performance and training opportunities since 1961. The Playhouse produces...

    National Maritime Museum

    The National Maritime Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to celebrating the rich maritime history and culture of the Gulf region.

    Coastal Blue Persuasion Fishing --Fort Gaines & Fort Morgan

    Saltwater fishing charters--inshore, nearshore, snapper trips and deep sea fishing. Also offering custom sightseeing charters--lighthouse tours, island hopping, bird watching along Alabama’s coastal waters and more.
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