I visit this treasure of a museum every time I'm in Auburn. I've been here at different time to…read morecapture it's beauty and also attended an evening event a few months ago. The Jule Collins Smith is not large, so it allows you to take your time walking the galleries. Upon entering look up at the Chantilly chandelier in the lobby. Admission is free, however a donation of $5 is a suggestion. There is a gift shop and cafe up front. Visitors can see unique wood art known to the area as "wood turning". A special collection from the 1930's Alabama state fair stored for 70 years was displayed during my visit. The museum is owned and operated in conjunction with Auburn University. If you have and hour or so I would recommend a tour. Although the museum closes in the late afternoon its lighting in the evening is spectacular.

Sure, it's not the Met, but for this college town, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is…read morepretty dandy. I will admit to being in love with the museum building itself and the grounds. They'd be a perfect setting for a wedding or some such event. It's a modern spacious building that gets lots of light and overlooks a pond next to College Street. The small size works to its advantage. Sometimes extremely massive museums can be overwhelming. Since the Smith Museum isn't that large, you can see it all in a reasonable timeframe. Just a heads up that the museum is often closed during school breaks and holidays. So check the website or call before you head over if it's during those times. But all is not lost if the museum isn't open; you can stroll around the property which includes fountains, gardens, and outdoor art. The current exhibit outside is called Out of the Box, and it is really cool. Highly recommended and Instagram-able. The little gift shop is worth a quick peek. There is lots of parking. And best of all, it's free! Pop in for your dose of culture and class.

A cute little museum in downtown Columbus. It's on the water, and a great space to see real and…read morereplica space shuttle pieces. The staff was welcoming and very knowledgeable when we asked questions. I do wish it was a little bigger but you can't beat it for the price. We really enjoyed the space shuttle experience!

The Science Center hosts community nights wherein they give a presentation in the planetarium with…read morethe constellations and the night sky. They then bring out the telescopes so attendees can see which astronomical features that are visible. It's a lovely facility, and a lovely service to the community.

I brought a birthday cake for my birthday and when we checked in for my reservation the staff…read morebasically took the cake out of my hands saying "we'll bring it to you it's no problem!" and I said thank you and we were sat. At the end of our meals, the cake was brought out, no knife, no plates. He asked after I blew out the candles (that my mom brought) if we wanted the cake cut and he would take it to the back to have it sliced. I said no I want to cut it myself and that was fine with him. When we got our check, a $25 fee was added to our bill for the cake. We were not made aware of the add on whatsoever. I think if they would've mentioned from the get go that we had to pay for my cake to be brought out we would've declined and kept the cake with us.

This is a beautiful welll kept garden that has been around for a long time and is part of the…read moreCalloway Legacy. We went in September and there was much green but very little blooming. The Calloway house is beautiful and is well kept. There are many original pieces in the house from 1916. The tour was excellent and the guide answered all your questions. You could not take pictures in the house. There are 3 stories in the house and do not expect elevators. This is not a place To take young children.

A great piece of national History…read more I would recommend taking the day or at least 2 days to really enjoy and recognize the significance of everything in this building. The class tour was well worth it. They also have food and beverages across from the gift store that has a lot of interesting stuff and Nick knacks for the family.

Tried to visit the museum on Sunday morning (02/09/2025) but they turned me away because I parked…read moremy RV in the very back of their parking lot. There were about a dozen cars in a lot that's holds 100s of cars and there are no signs restricting any type of parking anyplace. The security guy at the entrance sent a security guard on a golf cart to run me off but the security guard said he didn't know why. We decided to enter the museum and when we stopped at the metal detector the guard standing there said if that's your RV you have to leave. Other people around couldn't believe it either. It might be a great museum but the rude security guard on a power trip has absolutely ZERO common sense. That's my RV in the red circle at the back of the parking lot.

Great place to go back in time. So much fun to explore. The people that work here make the…read moreexperience. It's easy to tell they love to teach and care about this place. You get to go back in time to see how the blacksmith and woodworker functioned, tour the old buildings and learn their stories. It's just a great time.

My granddaughter and I visited Historic Westville and enjoyed it very much. You step into the 19th…read morecentury and see living history. There's a blacksmith shop, a boot shop, a medical office and a wood shop to list a few of the exhibits. Our favorite was Jeremy, the Native American interpreter. He is amazing! He has interesting examples of basket weaving. His knowledge of his cultural heritage was so interesting. The interpreters made it real. Definitely worth the trip!

One of the best preserved historical military sites here in the United States. The movie in Hanger…read more2 is awesome. When you visit the airfield and its buildings, it feels like you're stepping back in time. I visited on a Saturday and there was only two other families there. Every room I walked into I was the only one in there so I was able to really immerse myself in the settings, sounds, and smells. You can not only go into all the different offices in the hangars, but you can also climb the old control tower. The staff are helpful and friendly. It's free to visit but I would recommend leaving a donation. The site also has a nice little gift shop.

Whenever we travel, we try to stop by local National Parks or Historic Sites and stopped at the…read moreTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site during our latest family trip. This was an amazing stop! The main part of the site is made up of two historic hangars, one set up to look similar to the time it was in use (including no A/C, but it had large fans) while the other held a modern museum with a few artifacts and living history testimonials from some of the airmen and personnel. There wasn't a lot of foot traffic while we were there, which made it very easy for my kid to complete the junior ranger booklet. And we were surprised when she earned three different badges while we were there! The rangers were very nice and accommodating to allow access to a closed exhibit so my kid could complete the booklet. I would definitely recommend a visit here!

Okay, this is deeply weird, but a must-see roadside attraction. The museum, which consists of art…read moreand artifacts in cargo containers with windows, is free to drive or walk through. Exhibits include the world's largest gallstone, an old airplane frame, and lots and lots of bones. Yeah, it gives off horror movie vibes. Check it out.

After hiking Providence Canyon, I wasn't sure what to do with the rest of my day until this place…read morewas recommended at my campsites visitor center. I was staying at Florence marina state park and it was only about a 30 minute drive. It was SO worth it. The exhibits were extremely interesting and wacky. This is definitely worth it if you are in the area and want a fun side adventure.

Very nice collection of paintings from well known artists and interesting touring exhibitions…read moredisplayed in a spacious, attractive museum. And they only ask for a voluntary donation for admission. It was surprisingly fine for a city this size, illustrating the support offered by the local community.

Free to get in, donations accepted. Photos, paintings and all kinds of other art. Three floors…read moreloaded so you find what interests you or see it all. Would say it's about 2-3 hour visit to see everything if you take your time. Very nice and clean building. Some things will make you stop and think, others you can just enjoy. Highly recommended.

This was a pretty awesome place and highly recommend going for a visit if in the area. It was about…read more$40 for the 2 of us to come here. There are so many exhibits that showcase biblical history. Parking is free. They also offer a dining package for a last supper. Gift shop has so many nice things. Staff is super friendly. When were visited there were 2 field trips going on. Great that schools visit and they are able to accommodate.

We visited tonight as part of their Starry Night Experience. We had a delicious meal and…read moreexperienced the story of Jesus's birth with candlelight and caroling. Our guide was good and shared several insights that made the story even more meaningful.