National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

09/01/2026

Pack your bags. Grab your flip-flops. The boat’s about to leave the dock.

From the songs that became the soundtrack to countless adventures to the stories, places and people that shaped Jimmy Buffett's journey, this permanent immersive experience invites you to come along for the ride.

🎶 The music.
⚓ The history.
🌴 The Gulf Coast.
☀️ The stories behind the songs.

Grand Opening Weekend is September 12-13

So come as you are. Bring your people. Stay awhile.

After all, the best stories usually begin with a little adventure.

📍 National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
Mobile, Alabama
www.nmmog.org

09/01/2026

September 2026 🌴 Jimmy Buffett Tribute Issue

In honor of the new Son of Son of a Sailor exhibit opening at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf this month, we’ve dedicated our September Arts Issue to hometown legend Jimmy Buffett.

Inside this special issue, you’ll find exclusive interviews with Jimmy’s grammar school friends, fishing buddies, early music contributors and his “Crazy Sista” Lucy Buffett. Get your copy today!

Purchase a copy 🔗 https://mobilebayshop.com/collections/back-issues

Start a subscription 🔗 https://pmt.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=MB_New

📷: Erika Goldring

08/31/2026

Somewhere between the Gulf breeze, a boat drink, and a song you’ve known by heart for years, there’s a little piece of Jimmy Buffett.
Kenny Chesney knew that feeling, too.
In this clip, Kenny talks about the man he admired — and why Jimmy’s music meant so much to him.

As we get ready to open the doors to Son of a Son of a Sailor on September 12, we’re reminded that Jimmy’s greatest gift may have been making strangers feel like old friends.

So find your favorite boat drink, dust off your fins, and come celebrate the man, the music, and the memories.
The shaker may be lost, but the spirit is still here. 🦜🌴⚓️
Fins Up.

08/28/2026

OK, it's listener participation time! We will be broadcasting live on location for the opening of the Jimmy Buffett Experience on September 12th at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile, AL. We're asking our great listeners & fans to help create the perfect playlist for the day! So...what songs should we include?

🌴🎶 FINS UP, FRIENDS! 🎶🌴

Come Monday… you’ll wish you’d made plans! 🏝️

Gulf Coast Music Radio is proud to be the OFFICIAL RADIO STATION for the opening weekend of Son of a Son of a Sailor: Jimmy Buffett’s Gulf Coast at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf!

📅 September 12–13
📍 National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Celebrate the music, memories, and Gulf Coast roots that helped inspire a lifestyle — and a legend. 🌊🎸

Whether you're a lifelong Parrothead or simply love the stories, sounds, and spirit of the sea, this special exhibition offers a chance to experience the world that shaped Jimmy Buffett and his legendary Gulf Coast connection.

🎶 Music. Memories. The Gulf Coast. Jimmy Buffett.
☀️ Because the weather is here… and so are the good times! 🍹🌴

Make your plans for September 12–13 and come celebrate the life, music, and Gulf Coast spirit of one of the most beloved voices ever to come out of our corner of the world.

Gulf Coast Music Radio — proud to be the Official Radio Station for this special event!

How to Listen to Gulf Coast Music Radio:

You can access our 24/7 live broadcast entirely for free across multiple digital platforms:

• Web Stream: Listen directly via the Gulf Coast Music Radio Official Website at www.gulfcoastmusicradio.com.

• Mobile Apps: Download our dedicated application on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

• Smart Home & Auto: The station is compatible with Apple CarPlay and can be added as a custom Amazon Alexa skill.

08/28/2026

MobTown Mural Festival is coming to downtown Mobile!

Mobile Arts Council is thrilled to announce the artists selected for the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival, presented by Downtown Mobile Alliance. Join us September 12–13, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for a free weekend celebrating public art, local artists, and Mobile’s creative community.

This two-day festival will feature 10 artists, three full-scale mural sites, and five live-painted 4’ x 4’ art cubes.

Watch artists transform downtown Mobile with murals at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Cedar Street Social Club, and Innovation Portal. Then, head to Cooper Riverside Park to see five marine-grade art cubes painted live. The completed cubes will become new pieces of public art for Mobile’s parks and public spaces.

Help us congratulate our selected artists: Hannah Legg, Artist, Gary Brady, JD Swiger, Apollo YaKongo Art, Jenyes, Rachel Schwemin, Brian Tan, David Rojas Pacheco, Greg Crimmins, and Christy LeGros’ Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies Art Class students.

These artists were selected from more than 65 applications and will bring their unique perspectives and Gulf Coast-inspired creativity to the streets of Mobile.

Come watch Mobile’s artists create, paint, and transform our city one stroke at a time.

September 12–13, 2026
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Downtown Mobile
Free and open to the public

A huge thank you to our sponsors and community partners who are helping make MobTown Mural Festival possible!

Presenting Sponsor: Downtown Mobile Alliance

Sponsors: The City of Mobile, The Ben May Charitable Trust, Sybil Smith Foundation, Mobile County Commission, Karen Carr and Michael Smith, UA Local 119 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Hieronymus CPAs, 22nd State Bank, Bright Haven Therapy, Dr. Kristin Rager, Colin-Al Green Attorney at Law, Heroes Downtown Sports Bar & Grille, Sherwin-Williams, National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Cedar Street Social, and Innovation Portal.

08/28/2026

Margaritas & Memories 🍋‍🟩 Sept. 11, 2026

Mark your calendars for this exciting performance by Mac McAnally and Scotty Emerick to kick off the new Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf!

Get all the event details and discover more ways to celebrate Jimmy Buffett's legacy all month long 🔗 https://mobilebaymag.com/celebrate-the-living-legacy-of-jimmy-buffett/

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Some stories are best told with a little salt in the air, a warm breeze, and a good friend nearby. 🌴⚓️

In this special moment, Mac McAnally shares a few words about Jimmy Buffett—the music, the friendship, and the Gulf Coast spirit woven into it all.

As we get ready to open Son of a Son of a Sailor, we’re celebrating the songs, boats, beaches, and good times that made Jimmy’s world feel like home.

Come on down. The water’s fine. 🌊

Son of a Son of a Sailor Grand Opening
Celebrating Jimmy Buffett’s Gulf Coast spirit September 12th & 13th!

08/26/2026

So so excited to be joining the celebration for the opening of the Jimmy Buffett experience September 12 in Mobile, Alabama at the national Maritime Museum of the Gulf!

I’ll be performing in the morning and then switching hats to represent Radio Margaritaville!

08/24/2026

Homer’s The Odyssey reveals rich descriptions of Bronze Age ships and seafaring!

​-by John S. Sledge This summer, as people jam theaters and thrill to Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster rendition of “The Odyssey,” book sales of the ancient Greek epic have commensurately skyrocketed. Of the well over 60 English translations currently available, none has sold as briskly or ge...