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    US Army Aviation Museum

    4.8 (24 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Bert G.

    The U.S. Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker must be placed on every aviation aficionado's Must-See list. It presents a tremendously powerful look at the history of Army Aviation. The aircraft on display are mostly rotary winged, and all aircraft exhibited are meticulously restored to original condition and livery. There is a surprisingly comprehensive collection of UAV's (drones), all exhibited as though in flight. The relevance and importance of each exhibit is explained fully via placards placed nearby. Upstairs, there is an Aviation Hall of Fame, a huge cabinet of trophies and awards, and very interesting original artwork. Downstairs, near the entrance is a very well-inventoried gift shop. This museum is certainly a Must-See.

    Frank L.

    If you are in Ft. Rucker, make some time and come to this museum. They have dozens of historical aircraft. It has 2 floors and a great open design. best part is, It's free.

    Mary P.

    What a great experience this was. Be sure to a lot enough time there as I got there late and they closed within an hour which was not enough time. I took two children there one only 3 and he loved it. A must see in Alabama..

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    2 years ago

    The best army aviation museum in the world. Lots of stuff to see and do it's free . Take kids they will love it

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    2 years ago

    We were there for a graduation. It was such a neat location. Very fun and informative displays.

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    Free is free. Has pretty neat stuff for adults and kids. Not very long, so expect to be done in 30-45 minutes.

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    3 years ago

    Too much trouble to gain access. Who's idea was it to locate in on base. Requiring a guest pass to get on base?

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    9 years ago

    Nothing much to do in enterprise so I take friends and relatives from out of town all the time here. They enjoy it all the time .

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    8 years ago

    The Army Aviation museum provides a great historical view of aviation in general as well as military.

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    11 years ago

    Amazing place for little boys or girls, we have spent hours here great aviation gift shop, knowledgeable staff.

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    10 years ago

    An awesome place to take visiting family and to learn cool things about the history of army aviation.

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    The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration

    The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration

    4.8(184 reviews)
    79.9 mi

    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.

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    Pictures from the Civil Rights era

    The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration - Right next to the fountain

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    Wiregrass Museum of Art - Outside. Free to the public.

    Wiregrass Museum of Art

    3.5(2 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    We love our time at the WMA. My daughter says she wants to be an artist when she grows up. When I…read morefirst mentioned the Museum to her 3 years ago, her preference was the park. Now when we have relatives visit, she is the first to advertise the WMA. Great staff with a future-driven approach makes us big supporters. We especially like the First Saturday Family Day program. There's like 3-4 do yourself activities and then there is an instructor, in a very laid back fashion, that runs a program like 10-2.

    The Wiregrass Museum of Art is a small museum located in downtown Dothan and is presumably named…read moreafter the Wiregrass Region in which Dothan sits. The museum is free and open Wednesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. They are closed on Sunday and open on Monday and Tuesday by appointment only. Free parking is located on-site. We visited this museum on Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2016. There wasn't much to see because they were between exhibits, though I'm not sure there is a whole lot to see on a regular day. The museum consists only of a couple floors with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Most of the art we saw consisted of paintings. Art is not my forte, though I did take art history in college. I would consider most of the paintings we saw modern art. Downstairs, they were setting up new paintings that had just been dropped off by the artist earlier in the morning. They looked like paintings of countrysides and houses. Further in was an exhibition called "Assimilation: From Clay to Cotton. The Pottery of Guadalupe Lanning Robinson." The main showroom floor was located on this level, but it was roped off in preparation of a new exhibition. I guess we came at a bad time. There was a third level which we also explored. The stairwell had an interesting wire (?) art installation of flying black crows that looked like they had been penciled into the air. There were also a couple large works on the walls. The third level consisted of offices and what looked like a community art room (e.g. for art instruction/classes). Perhaps they do a lot of community engagement here. The lady at the front desk was nice. She explained what exhibits were currently available. There was a security guard who was friendly too. We were the only folks inside the building during our visit save for one couple who exited shortly after we entered. Even though the museum is free, they do have a donation cash box if you want to make a donation. According to a sign just inside the entrance, the building was the Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant from 1913 to 1949. The museum moved into the building in the early 1990s. Compared to other museums I've been to, there just isn't a lot here. Therefore, I give the Wiregrass Museum of Art two Yelp stars: "Meh, I've experienced better." It's not a bad museum by any means and appropriate for a city the size of Dothan.

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    Background info on building.

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    Clay exhibit.

    Wiregrass Museum of Art - Inside. Main floor.

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    Inside. Main floor.

    Air Force Armament Museum

    Air Force Armament Museum

    4.7(113 reviews)
    76.9 mi

    Absolutely outstanding experience. I cannot recommend the United States Air Force Armament Museum…read moreat Eglin Air Force Base highly enough. I visited with my two sons, ages 13 and 14, and we all had an incredible time. The museum itself is impressive, well laid out, and packed with history, but what truly made the visit unforgettable was a volunteer named Pappy. He generously spent a long time giving us a guided tour, sharing stories, answering questions, and connecting the exhibits to real-world history in a way that completely captivated my boys. They especially loved seeing the aircraft up close, including the mini planes and, in particular, the F-4 Phantom. That one hit home for our family, as their grandfather flew an F-4 in Vietnam. Seeing that aircraft in person, while hearing knowledgeable and respectful commentary, was genuinely meaningful. This museum does an exceptional job of honoring history while keeping it engaging for younger visitors. If you have children, especially teens, or any interest in aviation or military history, this is a must-see. We left impressed, grateful, and already talking about coming back. Five stars without hesitation.

    Unfortunately the day I visited it was rainy and dreary. The lady at the front patiently went over…read morewhat the museum had to offer. I spent about 1.5 hours and really enjoyed myself. They were times I became emotional. The history of the AF runs deep and this space was a sliver. I didn't get to see the outside planes due to the weather. Check them out Yelpers.

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    Air Force Armament Museum - Me and a MOAB- Mother of All Bombs (I had no idea that's what the acronym was for)

    Me and a MOAB- Mother of All Bombs (I had no idea that's what the acronym was for)

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