Montgomery, AL

Alabama State Capitol
DESCRIPTION: The state Capitol steps served as the scene for many civil rights marches and demonstrations including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma-to-Montgomery March for Voting Rights; it became the state capital in 1846

ADDRESS: 600 Dexter Avenue  MAP
PHONE: 334-242-3935

WEBSITE: http://www.alabama.gov

Montgomery Museum of Fine Art
DESCRIPTION: A multi-faceted regional fine arts museum that meets a broad range of needs in the community; the strength of permanent collections are American and Alabama art; in the 2005-2006 academic year, the MMFA present a selection of African art from the major private collection

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Thu 10a-9p, Sun 12p-5p

ADDRESS: One Museum Drive  MAP

PHONE: 334-240-4333

WEBSITE: http://www.mmfa.org

 

Davis Theatre of Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1930 as the Paramount Theatre movie palace for talkies and Vaudeville shows, this venue has hosted countless patrons; then in 1976, after the last feature Gone With the Wind the theatre closed its doors; purchased by Troy University and reopened in 1983 as Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, it is one of only a few classic theatres remaining in the South; the balcony seats 616 while the main floor seats 584 for a capacity of 1200 seats; there is a full-size orchestra pit in this intimate theatre with excellent acoustics; at this call, the theatre hosts amateur and professional musicals, dramatic productions, chamber music groups, symphony orchestras, dance groups, ballets and instrumental performances

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Thu 8a-5p, Fri 8a Noon

ADDRESS: 251 Montgomery Street  MAP

PHONE: 334-241-9567

WEBSITE: http://montgomery.troy.edu/davistheatre

Alabama Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION: The 6th largest Shakespeare festival in the world, it attracts 300,000 annual visitors; also home to Southern theatre, including plays by Black playwrights; venues change

ADDRESS: One Festival Drive  MAP

PHONE: 334-271-5353 or 800-841-4273

WEBSITE: http://www.asf.net

Alabama Department of Archives & History
DESCRIPTION: Museum includes an exhibit by Alabama photographer Spider Martin with 22 photos of Civil Rights events in Selma and Montgomery in 1965; prominently displays oil paintings of Nat King Cole; Rosa Parks, W.C. Handy, Martin Luther King. Jr. and E.D. Nixon

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p

ADDRESS: 624 Washington Ave  MAP

PHONE: 334-242-4363

WEBSITE: http://www.archives.state.al.us

Riverwalk Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION: A modern 6,000-seat theatre in Riverfront Park with pleasure craft often docked nearby; features all manner of concerts and classic movies; work is underway for a French Quarter-style entertainment alley next to it

ADDRESS: northern end of Coosa Street  MAP

PHONE: 334-240-4092

Montgomery Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Over 700 animals native from 5 continents hosted in 5 natural habits; ADMISSION: fee, children under age 2 enter FREE

DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p

ADDRESS: 2301 Coliseum Parkway MAP

PHONE: 334-240-4900

WEBSITE: http://www.montgomeryal.gov/zoo

F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
DESCRIPTION: This celebrated couple’s legacy is preserved in a modest home where they lived; F. Scott Fitzgerald is best known for The Great Gatsby and his wife, Zelda was artist and author

ADMISSION: free, but donations appreciated

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Fri 10a-2p, Sat-Sun 1p-5p

ADDRESS: 19 Felder Ave  MAP

PHONE: 334-264-4222

WEBSITE: http://www.fitzgeraldmuseum.net

Selma, AL

Old Depot Museum
DESCRIPTION: Housed in the old L & N Railroad Depot at the foot of historic Water Avenue, the museum depicts life in Selma from 1820 to the present; a tour of the museum runs the gamut from Civil War to Civil Rights

ADMISSION: $4 adults, $1 students

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 10a–4p

ADDRESS: 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street  MAP

PHONE: 334-874-2197

WEBSITE: http://www.selmaalabama.com