It is not the original fort which was constructed similar to the Spanish fort Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida. It's not breathtaking like the Fort of San Marcos of course and it's rather smaller than I had anticipated. But there worked with what they had and there was loads of information in the placards of the history of the French, Spanish and British during those times in this area. read more

No longer free and you have to pay at the museum across the street. Only a partial rebuild of original fort. Disappointing, but they did a good job with what they have. read more

This was a wonderful self guided tour of the replica of the Fort. Lots to read and discover. read more

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I am so glad I came here to learn about this fort..The history of Mobile is explained in detail about how the area changed hands from French, British, to US rule..Alot of history about the area Indians..I took my time reading and observing the historical objects..The construction of the fort was also explained in detail..come here to learn..about Mobile..there is another house museum behind the fort, but it only opens Wed to Sun..and I was leaving Mobile by then read more

The interpreters in the fort could not have seemed more disinterested. Not even sure why there were there if they don't want to interact with visitors. I'm visiting Mobile for a history conference and you would think they would want to showcase themselves for other historians and museum staff from around the country. read more

This was Free as part of the History Museum. Across the street. It's more of a little park area with a few artifacts in the buildings. read more

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The original fort was torn down in the 1800s. This is a replica fort built on the same site. The cost is free to tour. Inside the fort is original antiques from the original fort. The tour is self guided with plenty of literature to read. The courtyard has a few cannons. The whole tour takes less than an hour. Kid friendly. read more

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I also like to soak in a bit of history from wherever I am traveling and this gem is free to tour. There is a parking lot and the tour is self guided. They have plenty of artifacts, weapons, maps and all of the exhibits were well appointed. Watch your head though if you are tall because the doorways are very low. There's also a replica of a jail cell so, make sure you jump in there for the obligatory photo op! Make sure you take the staircase up to the roof of the fort because the view of the skyline is impeccable from up there. It only took us about a half hour to tour the museum so, it's a good stop for a quick history lesson if you don't have much time. read more

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Free, free, free! Now that I have your attention with this place being free to visit, let me tell you how cool it is so you will want to visit. Walking into the attached Welcome Center, they have tons of brochures about area attractions, and they give you a brief history of the fort. Before constructing the Wallace Tunnel, they were required to do an archeological dig. During this dig, they dug up so many artifacts from where the old fort once stood, they were inspired to reconstruct it. They went to France, got copies of the blueprints (amazing they were still in existence), and reconstructed the fort at one-third the size of the original structure. Walking through the fort you see many of the artifacts on display, along with a few replicas. Of course, it tells the story of the fort and Mobile under the French, British and Spanish rule, and the role the old fort played during the wars. The French built the fort and named it Fort Conde in honor of Gen Louis II de Boubon, Prince of Conde. Under British rule, the name was changed to Fort Charlotte, in honor of the Queen. Under Spanish rule, it was called Fuerta Carlota, which is Spanish for Fort Charlotte. The Spanish handed the fort over to the Americans in 1813, and it was demolished shortly thereafter. The top of the fort, which you can walk, lends a great view of the Mobile skyline. A bonus is that it's a great way to see what's above the tunnels, if you've ever wondered. Fort Conde sits right on top of the Wallace Tunnel. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to walk around and see all there is to see. It's a great way to stretch your legs if you're driving through the area and looking to stop, or to do a little sightseeing and get a little history lesson in less than an afternoon. Did I mention, it's free? read more

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I've loved this place since I was a kid. A very significant part ofMobile's history. Duck Boat tours, a Sunday brunch, and a cool day in Downtown Mobile. read more

Colonial Fort Conde - Museums Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This is a great, free, attraction in downtown Mobile, AL! Fort Conde has a walk thru museum housed within the chambers of the fort. There are hundreds of artifacts on display including the skull of a dolphin (something I had never seen) and strands of trading beads. The displays are clearly marked and offer an opportunity to learn interesting facts about the area. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes so that you can climb to the top of the fort and see the canons up close! The grounds are maintained well and there are places to sit and rest. We visited on a beautiful sunny day which I suggest, since this is an outdoor venue! Stop by the visitors center located within the fort for more information about other attractions in the area! read more

Colonial Fort Conde - Museums Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

It's not free admission anymore. $8 adult and $5 child. We just walked on the outside. They had a few canons on the outside and you can peek through the gates. read more

Great museum. Plenty of artifact displays. It has a little recreation of a battle in the Revolutionary War. read more

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A nice spot for a historical visit, as this was the site of a battle between the Spanish and the British during the Revolution. The fort was reconstructed here. We happened to stop here on a day that a school field trip was visiting, so everyone's attention was of course on all the random kids running around, but we did talk to a few people who were doing colonial demonstrations. Mostly, we walked around the top level of the fort, taking in the view of the fort and the city around it. Recommended for a quick, and free stop, easy to get to from the interstate, this was a great spot for a break. read more

I love to take my kids here and I love to teach them about the history of the fort. It's free and a must-see in Mobile, Alabama. A beautiful place! I love downtown Mobile and this place really secures my love for Mobile. It is very informative and my children love coming here. read more

Very disappointing. The restaurant sounds like a very cool concept, but is not open. There were no "live action characters representing real people who lived in colonial mobile" as mentioned on the website. When I asked the employee at the store about this she said it's under new management, and that they only do that once a year now. You probably shouldn't advertise it on your website as if it's a regular occurrence. Many of the artifacts look really interesting but they aren't all labeled many are borrowed from the museum next door and refer you to them for more information. I would recommend not wasting your money to be disappointed. Go next door and pay for that museum, will likely be a more enjoyable experience. read more