Museums
5 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.
Step back in time at this stunning 1850s mansion where kids can explore beautifully preserved rooms filled with period furniture, elegant chandeliers, and fascinating artifacts from the antebellum era. The guided tours bring Southern history to life through engaging stories and architectural details that help children visualize what life was like over 150 years ago, making it an educational yet captivating experience for the whole family.
The National Voting Rights Museum offers families a powerful opportunity to explore American civil rights history through interactive exhibits that bring the Selma to Montgomery marches to life. Located at the foot of the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge, this museum engages children with hands-on displays and age-appropriate programs that make history memorable and meaningful.
The Selma Interpretive Center serves as an educational gateway to the historic Selma to Montgomery Trail, offering families a powerful opportunity to learn about civil rights history through interactive exhibits and films. Kids can explore the story of the 1965 Voting Rights March in an engaging, age-appropriate way before walking a portion of the trail itself, combining history lessons with outdoor activity along scenic views of the Alabama River.
Step back in time at the Old Depot Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 1891 train depot in historic Selma. This welcoming local history museum offers interactive exhibits that bring the region's rich past to life, making it an educational yet entertaining stop for families exploring Alabama's civil rights heritage and railroad history.
The Mabry-Jones House offers families a fascinating glimpse into Selma's past through guided tours of this beautifully preserved historic home. Kids can explore authentic period furnishings and learn about local heritage in an intimate setting that brings history to life in ways textbooks simply cannot.