Gulf Shores Museum

06/11/2026

TBT 📸! Take a step back in time with this vintage postcard from the 1980's featuring the stunning Gulf of Mexico 🌊. Do any of you remember the iconic Esquire Inn? 🤔 It's hard to believe it's been long gone for decades... I can almost smell the salty air and hear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore 🌴. The Esquire Inn was more than just a hotel, it was a gathering place for friends and family, a spot to create lifelong memories 📚. Does anyone have a favorite story or photo from their time at the Esquire Inn? 📸 Share with us in the comments below! 💬

05/28/2026

TBT: Take a walk down memory lane with us as we share pictures from past years of our Summer Reading programs! 📚🌞 We've had an absolute blast through the years, making paper from scratch, painting birdhouses in every color of the rainbow, creating lanterns that light up the night, and learning about the fascinating world of owls, parrots, alligators, and dogs sniffing for drugs, among many other exciting activities. 🦅🐦🐊 From crafting our own journals to creating our very own robots we've explored it all! 📝 Who can forget our guest speakers, like the wildlife experts who brought in live animals for us to learn about and touch. We're getting ready to do it all again this year, and we can't wait! Join us for more adventures, starting Wednesday, June 3rd, from 2:00-4:00. Ages 9-13 are welcome; have mom or dad drop you off or stick around and join in the fun - we can't wait to see you there! 🎉

05/21/2026

TBT! Mark your calendars, it's that time of year again! We'll be starting this year's Summer Reading Program here at the museum on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2:00-4:00, rain or shine! Lots of fun activities, crafts, and free refreshments. Free of charge! Ages 9-14.
Call: 251-968-5099 or email: [email protected] to reserve your spot

05/21/2026

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05/14/2026

TBT 📚 It's time to start digging into the plans for our Summer Reading Program for 2026! 🌞 This year's theme is 'UNEARTH THE STORY' and we have a treasure trove of fun activities lined up for you! 🎉 We have craft sessions and more, you won't want to miss out on the excitement! 📚 Mark your calendars for every Wednesday from June 3rd to July 29th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come join us each week and discover the hidden gems we'll be unearthing! 🌟 You never know what story we'll be digging up next! 🤔 Will you be able to uncover the secrets of our Summer Reading Program? 📖 Join us to find out! 😉

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

TBT Camping in the 50's at Gulf State Park with a boat behind a 1950 Sedan. Looks like these folks had a fun weekend planned.
Photo courtesy of Margaret Kettler Shipley

05/04/2026

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📍244 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
📞(251) 968‑5099

04/30/2026

TBT What are your favorite memories of Jeannie's Grocery back in the early 70's. Do you remember shopping there with your family or grabbing a cold drink on a hot summer day? Share your stories and photos with us!
Photo courtesy of Sue Ellen Carpenter.