The Gorgas House Museum

The Gorgas House Museum Please contact us at (205) 348-5906 or by email at [email protected] for an appointment. Admission is $2.00
UA students, faculty, and staff enter free.

Built in 1829, the Gorgas House was the first structure to be built on the University of Alabama campus, and was one of only four buildings to survive the Civil War campus burning in 1865. The home was originally built as a steward's hall (hotel) and dining facility for university students. In the 1840's the building was renovated into a faculty residence. It is one of four buildings that survived

the burning of the campus by the Union Army in 1865 still standing today. The Gorgas family lived in the home from 1879-1953 and oversaw the University's hospital and post office inside their home. The residence is now a house museum with collections of antiques and Gorgas family memorabilia.

05/25/2026
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men + women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. 🇺🇸 Let us unite in gratitude & reflect on their bravery, as we strive to uphold the values they fought to protect. Today, we stand united in remembrance. ❤️

05/21/2026
See our new “Dance Cards” exhibit about a small fan given to Miss Mary Gorgas at a 1877 dance at The University of the S...
05/20/2026

See our new “Dance Cards” exhibit about a small fan given to Miss Mary Gorgas at a 1877 dance at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Functioning also as a dance card, this fan tells the history of social dances and their roles in the lives of young women in the 19th century. Extensive research and paleography done by University of Alabama Graduate Student Isabel Rendon has revealed the names of those Mary Gorgas danced with, along with popular dances of the period.

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05/13/2026

The Gorgas House Museum offers a unique venue for tailgates! Available dates during the 2026 Alabama Football season:

• Florida State (September 19)
• Texas A&M: Homecoming (October 24)
• Chattanooga (November 21)

Reservation of the space includes the entire home (air-conditioned, bathrooms) as well as the lawn inside the fence. The lawn outside is reservable subject to availability for no additional cost upon request. Three 10 ft by 10 ft tents and 25 folding chairs are included or guests are welcome to rent or bring in their own. Parking is not provided.

To schedule your tailgate or ask questions regarding the rental procedure, please email [email protected] or call 205-348-5906.

Due to severe weather today, The Gorgas House Museum operations have been suspended. The Museum will be closed for the r...
05/06/2026

Due to severe weather today, The Gorgas House Museum operations have been suspended. The Museum will be closed for the rest of the day and reopen tomorrow with our regular operating hours.

⚠️ Severe Weather Update
UA operations will be suspended today at 2:30 p.m.
All classes (including online) are canceled, and campus facilities will close.
🌪️ Storm shelters will open if a tornado watch is issued.
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Address

810 Capstone Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL
35487

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12053485906

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