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

Nightmare experience. They damaged a piece of art that I brought them and devalued it. I would…read morenever do business with this place again.

The shrimp enchiladas with chipotle cream was awesome and delicious. My wife ate a chicken mole…read moreenchiladas and it was very tasty. You cannot leave Taos without stopping by this restaurant.

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.

A fantastic collection of outsider and folk art. Mrs. Webber is a fount of knowledge and kindness…read morewho is adept at making you feel at home in her gallery. Pay her a visit, learn a thing or two, and take home to precious cargo :)

My original post: While Marcia Weber offers a very well-selected gallery of artists, I felt taken…read moreadvantage of on a $600 painting I bought (not a fortune, but a committment just the same). I was told when I purchased it I could sit with it a while to decide if it was for me. I did not expect to need to return anything so I didn't think much of it. However, when I got the painting in the room it just didn't work. I tried a lot of design adjustments because the piece really spoke to me and I wanted it to work, and in honesty, I did take several months to go to lengths to make interior changes, and try it in other rooms as well, but it just really didn't do the rooms or the piece justice the way they juxtaposed. But when I emailed a bit later to ask if I could return it for a credit because it just didn't work, Marcia never responded. I emailed again, again asking not for the promised refund, but a credit, and still no reply. It was clear that she was not interested in my business after she'd taken my money. As much as I like the artists she represents, I do not anticipate buying from her again based on how she treated me, and the hollow promises of satisfaction or a return option. I hope she treats the artists better than she did me, and I hope Matilda Pennic got a fair percentage of that $600. 2014 Update: In response to my honest review posted two years ago, I just received the below message, through Yelp messages, from Marcia. (I still have the emails I sent you Marcia, which were from the same email account I used to purchase the item. It was months after purchase, not years.) I'm sorry that Ms. Weber doesn't like getting a review that holds her accountable for how she treats her customers, but this is reality. My experience is exactly as stated in my review. Would Ms. Weber like to do something to resolve the issue, or bully me for speaking honestly about my experience? ----------------------------------- Hi L, Marcia W. sent you a message on Yelp: Subject: Your Review "I never received an email OR a simple phonecall from you about this situation. I would have answered you and resolved it if so. I'm surprised by your unreasonable expectations. Grow up and get over it. Namaste, Marcia" ---------------------------------- Marcia is basically using Yelp messages as a proxy for harassment. This has been reported to Yelp, and I have saved this page as a pdf for my records should harassment persist. I was treated poorly and was refused a promised return, and now I am being harassed? Ridiculous. Marcia, art doesn't expire or go stale, so why not offer to resolve the issue here and now? Why not make right if you ever had an intention of doing so? A decent business owner would say nothing and accept responsibility for her actions, and even learn from it. Or, perhaps offer to do something to remedy the situation. I think Marcia's defensive, deflective attitude (notice there is no apology or kindness) speaks volumes about her real attitude toward her "refund" policy, and her nastiness is quite telling that she did deliberately dodge my attempts at contact and resolution in the first place. Telling someone "Grow up and get over it" after you swindled them, is like mean-girl psychotic. I don't think I am the one who needs to grow up.

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"

So happy Montgomery is getting a space like this! And proud of Chintia and her team for opening two…read moreart houses in the city!

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