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Gulf Shores Museum is housed within a historic early 20th century house relocated to the Gulf Shores region following 1979’s Hurricane Frederic that has served as a civic building since the 1980s.

Today, it houses a museum documenting the region’s civic and social history, which offers permanent and rotating temporary exhibits and seasonal special event programming. Major exhibits include the Portrait of a Fishing Village exhibit, which showcases the history of Lagoon Village in the 19th century, and the Drawing a Line in the Sand exhibit, developed in commemoration of the city’s 50th anniversary in 2007.

A butterfly garden is also offered seasonally, created in conjunction with the Gulf Shores Garden Club. During the summer months, children are invited to the museum for the History Rocks program, which focuses on a variety of cultural and historical topics.

Address: 244 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Phone: 251-968-1473

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