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Exploreum
65 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
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Jul
86°F 30°C
71°F 21°C
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Aug
87°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
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Sep
84°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
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Oct
77°F 25°C
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48°F 8°C
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
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Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile/Downtown $145 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel $191 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Battle House - A Renaissance Hotel $195 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
MY Victorian Bed and Breakfast $112 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Berney/Fly Bed and Breakfast $126 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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The Royal Scam 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
The Trellis Room 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
China Doll Restaurant 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Museum of Mobile 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fort Conde Museum and Welcome Center 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Mobile Carnival Museum 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Mobile, Southwest Alabama's Scintillating Seaport” Gallagher's Travels
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 18 attractions in Mobile
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Traveler Description: Kids will love the action science exhibits and IMAX theater show located in this museum.
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Attraction type: Science museum, Theater
Address: 65 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602
Tel: 877-625-4FUN, 251-208-6883

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“My kids love to go any time we can!”
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5 of 5 stars
welove2learn 26 contributions
Escatawpa, MS Gulf Coast
Apr 14, 2009

Right now my kids are ages 11(girl) and 9 (boy). We first went last fall, when they didn't have any special temporary exhibits, and the kids had a SUPER time with just the permanent exhibits. We also enjoyed the IMAX film, "Hurricane on the Bayou." We bought the annual mini-family membership, since usually it is just me and my two... more

“Have been dissapointed the last few times we went”
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2 of 5 stars
bladebroker 16 contributions
Alabama
Feb 25, 2009

Living in Mobile it is easy to go downtown and make the Exploreum a part of the days activities. We love all the wonderful exibits they bring to our community. One big disappointment is the water exhibit. It used to be inside at the back of the building where we found it shutdown for repairs several times. Later they moved... more

“Great for children and parents”
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5 of 5 stars
colesmommy818 2 contributions
AL
Nov 6, 2008

My favorite place to take my son. He loves the Wharf of Wonder (for children under 5 only). He even likes to watch the movies on the imax. Great exhibits, always fun and interaction. The cafe has good food and the gift shop has great gifts at good prices. Being a member gives you a great discount. more

“The Great Adventure”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mobile Alabama
Apr 28, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

If you want a series of awe-inspiring attractions to thrill not only you, but your kids too, take them to the Exploreum! This is a great place displaying attractions ranging from the dead sea scrolls to Ancient Egypt. They have something new about every 6 months and I always go. They also have a side area of scientific things and... more

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Exploreum Address

65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Tel: 877-625-4FUN, 251-208-6883