The Fort of Colonial Mobile
The Fort of Colonial Mobile
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10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Colonial Mobile sits on the site of a historic fort built in the early 1700's and celebrates our French, Spanish, British, and American heritage. While visiting the Fort be sure to visit the Trading Post, Colonial Photo Booth, Breakout Room, and shooting gallery. You will also have a chance to tour the interactive exhibits that highlight the history of the Fort. Don’t miss the live action characters representing real people who lived in Colonial Mobile. Visit our website to see all of the fun and exciting items available on the day of your visit. Open seven days a week 9am-5pm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Sue Fairchild
47 contributions
Sep 2022
There is a lot of cool historical things on display here, but it's pretty basic. Kids and history lovers will like it for sure. Since it's a recreation (not their fault, obviously) it would have been cooler had it been the actual location, etc. But still a cool place. Check out the Mardi Gras park right next to it and inexpensive parking lot too.
Written September 21, 2022
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Tammy
Conroe, TX1,375 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
This was Free as part of the History Museum. Across the street. It's more of a little park area with a few artifacts in the buildings.
Written February 23, 2022
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cordyroy
Mobile, AL2,384 contributions
Oct 2021
The Reproduction Fort Conde is a nice addition to the Mobile History Museum and included with the Museum ticket. Only takes about 45 min to do. Small exhibit of the history of the fort is interesting. Originally located across Church St in what is now Mardi Gras Park.
Written January 4, 2022
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Meowy
Montgomery, AL562 contributions
Jul 2021
I was interested in seeing Fort Conde as part of my touring around Mobile and the bay area. I have to say of all the forts in the area this one can be given a miss. There is really not much to see in terms of the history of the fort and possible the best thing to do is take photos of the skyscrapers of Mobile.
To tour the fort you need to buy your tickets to both the fort and the history museum. I did not know this at first so arrived at Fort Conde first. I was told that I could tour the fort for free then buy my ticket at the museum which I found extremely odd. I did the honest thing and bought my tickets first but just ended up shaking my head throughout most of the time there.
To tour the fort you need to buy your tickets to both the fort and the history museum. I did not know this at first so arrived at Fort Conde first. I was told that I could tour the fort for free then buy my ticket at the museum which I found extremely odd. I did the honest thing and bought my tickets first but just ended up shaking my head throughout most of the time there.
Written August 5, 2021
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TybeePhil
Tybee Island, GA57 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This hotel is truly exceptional. If you have an opportunity stay here. The area is unique and the staff is friendly and outstanding. But the breakfast is incredible. The menu selection includes a host of unique items. My favorite was the banana foster french toast. WOW
You won’t be disappointed if you choose this spot.
You won’t be disappointed if you choose this spot.
Written June 16, 2021
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY1,858 contributions
May 2021
You purchase tickets at the museum a short walk away. While there I went through an Egyptian exhibit which otherwise would make the ticket price not worth it for the fort alone. The fort itself is a reproduction with minimal original artifacts on display. There was a gentleman who worked there that answered a few questions prior to the self-guided tour of the grounds. Lots of reading to understand what all took place. This is down town so expect to pay for parking on top of the cost of entrance.
Written June 5, 2021
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Teresa L
Perkinston, MS396 contributions
May 2021
We visited the History Museum of Mobile whose ticket also covers admission to the fort. At 12 pm when we left the museum, the gates were open, but we decided to see it at the end of our day...around 3:45 because it closes at 4:30. I knew from the reviews that it's a partial reproduction of the original fort and doesn't take much time to tour. Well it was closed and locked when we arrived.
Written May 27, 2021
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Rodney P
Pagosa Springs, CO78 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Although I have been to Mobile several times, this is the first time I have taken the opportunity to visit this museum. I did not know what to expect so everything was new and fresh. The displays are professionally done, laid out in a logical order and very informative. I recommend it as a very good way to learn the early history of Mobile and it’s relationship to other Gulf Coast communities.
Written March 12, 2020
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Misty C
Kiln, MS2 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Is a self guided tour so you have to pay to walk your self around and look at stuff and a lot of reading
Written September 8, 2019
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Winnebago2010
Boca Raton, FL330 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We visited this attraction thinking it was somehow the real deal......as it turns out the fort is a replica and is 1/5 the original size. The original fort was located nearby, but this "fort" is built on this new location.
The fort is more of an attraction, with trading post, shooting gallery, escape room, photo booths, and a restaurant.
The fort is more of an attraction, with trading post, shooting gallery, escape room, photo booths, and a restaurant.
Written July 3, 2019
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roxannburk
Galena, MO4 contributions
Are pets allowed?
vincecaminita
River Ridge, LA63 contributions
No, no pets
Mermiad E
Kansas City, Kansas, United States1 contribution
How much dose it actually cost. Can’t find the price for admission on the website. Just the activity tickets like brunch with the grinch
skyvixen1
Society Hill SC352 contributions
It was 6 or 8 dollars, we are both 60, so I do not know the price for kids. We felt it was worth it and a great place to take pictures Robert
Big D
Broken Arrow, OK101 contributions
Is there a parking lot nearby, or is it metered street parking?
blackluna27
Miami, FL45 contributions
Its metered steet parking.
freetoroam
Baton Rouge, Louisiana29 contributions
What are your hours? Long does it take for free trolley to make the loop and return to the Fort?
Jacqlyn K
Mobile, AL
Hello,
The hours at the Fort are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Admission is free.
Located at 150 South Royal Street
For more information call 251-208-7569.
The trolley is available Monday through Friday from 7am - 6pm and Saturday from 9am - 5pm. There are 22 stops, including businesses, Government Plaza, the courthouse, restaurants, bars, shopping, parks, hotels and the fort. The stops are marked by Green Umbrellas.
It is FREE
Jacqlyn Kirkland
Museum Relations Officer
251-208-7652
freetoroam
Baton Rouge, Louisiana29 contributions
What are your hours? How long does it take on the free trolley to go around its loop and return to the Fort.
Dorothy L
Edmonds, WA
Will be visiting Mobile March 17 to 26, spending the last 4 days on the beach. Would like to know of condos to rent, also day car trips in surrounding area like maybe to Selma. Thanks
Jacqlyn K
Mobile, AL
Hello,
There are hotels and condos available in Downtown Mobile that are in close proximity to attractions. Check out the Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau website to discover accommodations and local attractions. There are day car trips to Montgomery to the Museum of Alabama, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Fairhope Museum of History, etc.
Thank you,
Jacqlyn Kirkland
Museum Relations Officer
251-208-7652
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