This museum, dedicated to the marine heritage of the Gulf, is full of interactive exhibits on nautical topics ranging from how to sail a boat to container ships to shipwreck exploration to navigation skills. The topics are varied and complex, but the museum is engaging and friendly, so this is a good one for kids and adults.
GulfQuest
Alabama
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