What to do and see in Florence, Alabama (AL): The Best Museums

June 30, 2021 Roger Rusk

Florence is a city in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwest corner.
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1. Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

217 E Tuscaloosa St, Florence, AL 35630-4724 +1 256-760-6379 http://www.kdartcenter.org
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Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is the City of Florence, Alabama’s cultural arts center. The three-house campus located at 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence, AL lies in the heart of downtown across from Wilson Park. It is comprised of the Kennedy-Douglass Center, the Kennedy-Douglass Annex, and the Southall-Moore House. The main gallery, gift shop, Hiram Kennedy Douglass mini-museum, Florence Arts and Museum offices, and KD Volunteer offices are in the Kennedy-Douglass Center. The Kennedy-Douglass Annex houses three art galleries. The Southall-Moore House hosts organizational meetings, concerts, programs, and workshops.

2. W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library

620 W College St, Florence, AL 35630-5360 +1 256-760-6434 http://florenceal.org
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W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library

Birthplace of the Father of the Blues.

Reviewed By SID1952 - Florence, United States

It is a very interesting museum with the unique history of W.C.Handy and the history of the blues singer. Clean and well kept museum

3. Pope's Tavern

203 Hermitage Dr, Florence, AL 35630-4667 +1 256-760-6439 http://www.florenceal.org/Community_Arts/Art_Museums/Art_Galleries_Museums/Popes_Tavern/index.html
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Pope's Tavern

Reviewed By joannep319

Pope’s Tavern ha been around for many years. It was a place for travelers to rest when headed west to Natchez or east to Nashville. It also served as a hospital during the Civil War. Today it is a museum showing the soldiers uniforms, both North and South, many artifacts of the war and some of the Indians living in this area many years ago. During the Spring one can visit on Frontier Day. AT this event they have weavers, dulcimer musicians, basket weaving, and other crafts to view and purchase. Great for kids of all ages!

4. Children's Museum of the Shoals

2810 Darby Dr, Florence, AL 35630-1524 +1 256-284-7107 [email protected] http://cmshoals.org/
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Children's Museum of the Shoals

5. Indian Mound & Museum

1028 S Court St, Florence, AL 35630-6116 +1 256-760-6427 http://www.florenceal.org/Community_Arts/Local_Attractions/
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Indian Mound & Museum

The Florence Indian Mound Museum is dedicated to the interpretation of the prehistoric culture of the Shoals area.

Reviewed By whitewater4 - Lookout Mountain, United States

Thank goodness the people of Florence saved this mound. The museum is fantastic with drawers full of Native American artifacts to view. Great, short film about the mound and the Native American in the area. The museum is new and plans to expand the exhibit. Walk to the top (quite a few steps to climb) and feel the presence of our ancestors.

124 E Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630-5623 +1 256-710-6854 [email protected] http://www.artandmoregallery.com
Art & More Gallery

Art & More Gallery represents local and regional artists. We offer a wide variety of original art, notecards, prints, photo prints, hand turned pens, jewelry, and hand crafted knives. We are continually adding to our offerings as we strive to serve our public.

7. Sacred Way Sanctuary Interpretive Center and Museum

4409 County Road 200, Florence, AL 35633-4254 +1 256-648-0582 [email protected] https://www.sacredwaysanctuary.org/interpretive-center-museum
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