I do love a free museum and I love beautiful artworks, so stopping at the Montgomery Museum of Fine…read moreArts felt like an easy yes as we were passing through Alabama, especially since the museum offers free entry and free parking and keeps generous hours most days of the week . The building sits inside the Blount Cultural Park, and once you step inside you realize how much there is to see here, from American paintings to regional art to a wide range of decorative works drawn from a collection of more than 4,000 pieces. We ended up spending about two hours wandering through the galleries, which felt just right for a relaxed visit before getting back on the road. The museum's layout makes it easy to move from one gallery to the next without feeling rushed, and the mix of sculptures, paintings, and glasswork keeps things interesting, especially when you turn a corner and find something completely different in tone or scale. The Caddell Sculpture Garden adds another dimension to the experience, offering an outdoor space designed for reflection and seasonal change. Accessibility is clearly a priority here, with elevators to all floors, seating throughout the galleries, accessible restrooms, and even EnChroma glasses available for color‑blind visitors upon request . Free Wi‑Fi is available indoors and outdoors, and the museum shop has been recently renovated to highlight work by regional artists, which makes it a pleasant final stop before heading out again though they were only accepting cash today as the credit card machine was broken. All in all, it's the kind of museum that rewards both a quick visit and a longer stay, and it's absolutely worth the stop if you're anywhere near Montgomery. [Review 306 of 2026 - 287 in Alabama - 25494 overall]

Really exceptional art collection in a lovely location…read more Worth your time and money!! Finding the location and parking were both easy. Gift shop was not entirely wonderful...no compelling "must buys"

This was such a lovely gallery that consists of local art pieces. All the volunteers are so sweet,…read moreand I have been multiple times to see the new art pieces up.

From the owner: SAC's Gallery is a Montgomery, Alabama Art Gallery dedicated to furthering Regional Art through…read moreeducation and community outreach. We provide a forum for regional artisans to showcase their original work and provide information and education in the arts to the public. Our institution is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 charitable organization recognized by the State of Alabama. Our "Society" is often referred to as "SAC's", a nickname derived from the acronym for "Society of Arts and Crafts". Our Mission SAC's is committed to the advancement of art education and art appreciation for all ages and stages of life. The society actively pursues this goal by: 1) Offering art and craft classes 2) Sponsoring art and craft demonstrations to organizations such as schools, nursing homes, and other civic organizations and clubs 3) Sponsoring art shows and art competitions 4) Promoting regional art 5) Providing regional artists and artisans with an outlet to present their work through SAC's Gallery, our non-profit, co-op art gallery

This is the best museum we have seen on our civil rights tour so far. Lots of movie clips…read moreintegrated with the exhibits so sitting alternates with standing and listening and watching alternates with reading. Take the Time machine ride in the children's wing first if you possibly can. And watch for references to all the women leading the movement that we often don't hear about.

The absolute one thing I wanted to do when I found out I was going to be in the Montgomery region…read morewas to come to this museum. My heart broke when I was online looking at the surrounding areas and saw that this was (at that time) temporarily closed. Due to updating of exhibits with new technology. I was a bit down because of this because I have been obsessed with Rosa Parks since high school. I was just going to let it slide until I did a bit more researching while in the city. I went to their website and noticed that they were reopening on MLK Day...the day I was to leave to head back home. I started to hatch a plan to allow me to visit, I couldn't pass it up. With them opening up on MLK Day they were doing a special where you got half off admissions. Not that bad of a deal. There are two portions to this museum, the main exhibit and a children's portion of it. Both cost $7 and when I found out I was going to pay just $7 for both that day, I thought why not. But I will touch on this a bit later. DISCLAIMER: Don't be like me and take pictures, it is not allowed. Let me explain. When I came here I was in a rush, when I came inside I was asked if I was here for the museum or if I was here to use the restroom. They were allowing people gathering for the MLK Day parade outside use the restroom. I said that I was here for the museum. The guy working the host stand hurried me into the museum as a group just went in. Rushing me in since the start of the museum was a video presentation. With that, he did the honor system with me (yet again), told me to pay and opened the door and let me inside. With all the hurry of getting inside, I wasn't given time to read anything of the rules or be given a rundown or the rules. More on this a bit later in the review. Once you enter you are greeted by a replica of the Montgomery City Bus that Rosa Parks stood her ground on. The bus is equipped with video screens that fill in for the windows. This portion of the museum is totally immersive, as you watch the interaction taking place on the bus, hearing the overhead voice to fill in the gaps, watching the actors portraying the events, lights guiding your eyes to parts in the room to keep you in the moment (portions outside of the bus). Also, you will notice that you are on what is supposed to be a street. The street that this historic event takes place, once you figure this out you will notice you are technically standing in front of the theater, near a payphone. But you are immersed into it all that you don't realize it until the lights come up and guide you to the rest of the museum. Once out of this you then go through each and every moment that followed Ms. Parks action. Including MLK's entrance into the movement, the use of personal cars to help people get to work when boycotting the bus (and the targeting of the those given rides), The eventual end of the boycott, the continued progression of the Civil Rights Movement, and so on. All the while educating you. I wish I could have met Ms. Parks in person, this museum brought more information to light for me about her. This should be called a memorial on top of a museum and library. To touch base on the admission. The other portion of this is a children's based interaction and could be skipped by adults in you do not want to take this in. It is an interactive 'ride.' You enter the 'bus' and are driven through history. It is made to be an educational tool to teach children about segregation. The bus is meant to be a time machine that mashes up history a bit by having historical figures 'meet' and educate those on the ride. The bus does move and vibrate and there are flashing lights, it is interesting to experience, but not a must.

So much important history in one small building. Don't skip this museum. Tells the story of the…read moreFreedom Riders. The people who work there are incredibly kind and helpful.

They stood up so that we could sit down…read more Another stable to stop at while visiting Alabama. The Freedom Riders Museum has a lot of information on the Freedom riders. They tell the story through the words of the freedom riders during the civil rights movements. You learn about the routes they took and all the obstacles they had to put up with. The museum also has a lot of good books on sale and My friend And I purchased some. The only thing I wished was the museum was bigger and had more things to view. Until next review Kisses

I needed a custom size door jamb. Decora was happy to customize any of their door designs. They…read morehave the best selection of doors in many styles. The quality of the door exceeded my expectations. The wood was beautifully stained and the glass work detail was exceptional. The doors are like pieces of art; beautiful craftsmanship. The friendly service was appreciated through the whole process. I highly recommend Doors by Decora. The installers also thought they were high quality doors which were easier then most doors to install.

8/27/2021 - Our experience with Doors by Decora was extremely positive from start to finish! Our…read morenew 42"x80" solid sapele mahogany entry door with six raised panels and a leaded diamond pane window is stunning! The craftsmanship and quality is so remarkable and I'm so in love with our door! In comparison to other custom door makers, DbyD's lead time was 4-6 weeks less, their response was always more prompt, their price was reasonable, and their customer service was fantastic! J.K. Jones was great, Emily Jones was wonderful (and a lot of fun!), and Susan Poole was very helpful and knowledgeable. If you decide to order a door from DbyD, make sure you have a good, thorough discussion about choice of stain color which is very important. How highly would I recommend Doors by Decora? Don't even bother with all the others when you can get amazing customer service and a very gorgeous product that you will be thrilled with for years and years!

I can't say enough great comments about this fine locally owned nursery. The staff here are…read moreincredibly kind, knowledgeable about local plants and planting conditions, and helpful. Their selection of plants and supplies is vast. They have a full array of large unique planters, fertilizers, weed killers, and lawn implements. All of this selection and variety is hard to find in one spot, particularly with expert advice available.

DO NOT COME HERE unless you are looking for flowers shrubs grass bedding plants garden…read moredecorations... who am I kidding! There's way too much to mention! Oh ! And the take it out to your vehicle once you made your purchase! I'd bet they deliver! This place rocks! The prices are a value and you'll leave with a whole new look for Spring! I recommend highly!

This is the most profound museum I have ever been to and I have been telling everyone that they…read morehave to go here. I had a chance to visit this museum twice this year, the first time to experience it myself and do some recon for planning a group trip, & the second time I hosted a group of about 25 people to visit. Truly a powerful experience. The interactive pieces and number of 1st hand accounts made it impactful. A few tips: -Eat right before going in since you don't want hunger to cut your trip early. I highly recommend eating at the restaurant in the museum which is Pannie-Georgie's. It's great southern food and they have small private rms for groups that worked well for us. -Note there's not many places to sit inside. To get a little break from reading yourself and standing, go check out the films that play in the circular small theaters throughout the museum. -All the museum staff standing around are also resources for you and your group if you are struggling with the content. It's also helpful that you can go in and out and take a breather outside. There's a nice park and a coffee/donut shop kiddie-corner to the museum for a break. The first time I was here, I stayed for about 3.5 hrs and couldn't go through it all since I like to read everything. The second time I was able to take in the art museum pieces that I missed my first time. You'll most likely need to visit this museum at least twice to soak it in. This a must-see museum and I suggest going here first before the sculpture garden and memorial to have more knowledge going into those. It helped me just be and experience the other legacy sites more.

Every American should visit The Legacy Museum. Telling the story of slavery to mass incarceration,…read moreit powerfully tells the most whole story about the Black experience in the U.S.A. Here's our experience. 1) Tickets: Traveling in a group of 22, we easily got our tickets from the staff ahead of time. One QR code worked for our entire group. After going through security that's like airport security, we were inside the museum. 2) Museum: First of all, turn off your phones as no photos of videos are allowed. In a sacred space as this, respect the request. Take your time to read everything and watch every room. If the room is small, each wall duplicates the content to help with the flow. This isn't repeated in the larger rooms. Most rooms have a theater area, which is worth popping in. EJI videos are award-winning and worth your time. One of the strengths of the museum is leading with data. They powerfully show data that moves you toward action. As you end the museum, you'll go through an art gallery. On your way out, buy books in the bookstore to learn more. 3) Experience: It's a sobering museum, but one worth your time. Budget to spend 3-4 hours to take everything in. Afterwards, don't skip the nearby Legacy Park to reflect on what you witnessed and grieve the brutal story of America.

I have emailed and FB messaged them trying to schedule a class as well called several times and…read moreleft several messages. I purchased a Groupon for a 4-person voucher(back when I thought this was at a single location) for my mom's birthday and as of today it is totally worthless because now it is too late for Groupon to refund it because I waited to hear back from them for several days. Ignoring potential customers like this is a quick way to go out of business (if they're even still operating). I wouldn't recommend anyone attempt to do business with them. 6/23 - still haven't heard anything and don't expect to. Might as well just flush your money down a literal toilet.

Uptown Art is no longer in Montgomery, AL! Their location was originally behind the old Starbucks…read moreon E. Blvd right next to the dance supply shop. I had tried calling them several times but the call went straight to voicemail, so my family decided to instead just stop by and see if they had any classes open that day. Had a hard time trying to find the place, but when I went into the dance store (that is still open) next to said Uptown Art, she kindly informed me that Uptown Art just took their things and left one day. The dance studio wasn't notified and she even told me how much potential Uptown Art customers come to their store just wondering where the studio is very often. No idea what could've happened considering their website and info on Google seemed up-to-date -- hopefully this keeps you from wasting your time trying to call or schedule an appointment!