Visiting the
Museum
 The
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is located in the Wynton M. Blount Cultural
Park, located off Woodmere Boulevard. In 2000, the park
expanded and opened a new entrance off Vaughn Road, about one mile
south of the Eastern Boulevard.
From Interstate 85, take exit six. If you are traveling south (toward
Montgomery), exit left onto the Eastern Boulevard. If traveling north (toward
Atlanta), exit right onto the Eastern Boulevard in the lane marked Carmichael
Road/Woodmere Boulevard. Turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard. Turn right into
the Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park. |
Museum Hours
The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum galleries are closed
on Mondays. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Museum is closed on the following national holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission is FREE.
Museum
Addresses
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
P.O. Box 230819
Montgomery, Alabama 36123-0819
Shipping Address:
One Museum Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
E-mail: info@mmfa.org
Telephone: (334) 240-4333
Special Needs
Services
The Museum provides programs and services to make its collections and exhibitions
accessible to all visitors. The Museum makes every effort to display artwork
and labels at levels which can be easily viewed by individuals in wheelchairs,
which are available at the main entrance checkroom. For the hearing
impaired, the Museum maintains an active list of nationally certified sign
language interpreters who, upon request, can be provided for tours or Museum
events. Also, sound amplification devices are available for all events held
in the Museum’s Wilson Auditorium. Visitors may request these devices
prior to performances. To accommodate the visually impaired, large print
gallery information is available at the front desk. White Gloves Touching
Tours are available for occasional special exhibitions. For more
information about the Museum’s special needs services, contact the Education
Department at 240-4333.
 Tours of the
Museum
The Museum welcomes groups and individuals to tour the galleries. The staff
endeavors to make each visit both enriching and enjoyable. In order to
accommodate those who wish to tour the Museum, groups of ten or more should
make advance arrangements for their visit. It is advisable for any group
wishing to visit the Museum (whether or not a tour guide is requested) to
make an advance reservation to insure space is available. For further
information, please see Take a Tour; Explore our Collections in this website,
or call the Tour Coordinator at (334) 240-4333.
 The Museum Shop
The
Museum Shop offers a wide selection of art-related items and gifts
that are both unusual and affordable. Art books and cards, handmade porcelains
and pottery, decorative glass and jewelry, as well as seasonal merchandise
are just some of the offerings regularly available in the Museum Shop. Gift
wrapping is available for any special occasion. The shop is open Tuesday
to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The
Museum Shop is also the source for many catalogues, books and periodicals
published by the Museum in conjunction with exhibitions and programs.
 Café M: An Artful Bistro
Café M is located within the Museum and serves a variety of luncheon
items, including sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees, available Tuesday
through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cafe is located adjacent
to the Museum terrace, overlooking the lake with its flourishing population
of birds of many types. It is an outstanding choice for a casual luncheon
or a special occasion.
 You can
have your own special event at the Museum!
From the grand Rotunda with marble floors under a magnificent dome to the
outdoor Terrace and Amphitherater with picturesque vistas, the Museum offers
a resplendent setting to showcase wedding dreams and make business occasions
unique.
The Museum can accommodate up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and 700 guests
for a reception. Corporate meetings, military affairs and business seminars
take on a new dimension against the backdrop of our nationally recognized
permanent collection of American and regional art. For more information,
contact the Special Events Coordinator at 334-240-4333.
 You Can
Help — Museum Volunteers
Volunteers play an integral role at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. You
will find all types of opportunities to help the Museum, all tailored to
the interest of the individual. Volunteer opportunities have very flexible
time commitments so choose a position that fits your schedule.
Special Events
The Museum sponsors numerous projects for which volunteer help is needed,
among them are the Flimp Festival in May and Holiday Open House in December.
Visitor Services
First Impression volunteers work at the Information Desk serving as information
specialists and hosts to Museum visitors.
Museum Gift Shop
Shop volunteers enjoy greeting and assisting in sales to customers of the
Museum Shop.
Adminstrative Assistants
These volunteers help with general office duties on a schedule that fits
individual requirements of the volunteer.
 A.N.T.S.
(Assistance Needed Today)
This group of volunteers enjoys the congeniality of working together regularly
to help with Museum mailings.
Hospitality
Duties may include working to plan and/carry out an event, including decorations,
flower arranging, baking, etc.
Membership
Help to recruit and retain Museum members through campaigns, phonathons and
exhibition openings, and recruiting and retaining members.
Education
Volunteers are trained to effectively interpret the Museum's collections
and exhibitions and provide unique learning experiences in ARTWORKS I and II, the
Museum’s interactive galleries, and the studios. The word “docent” means teaching tour guide. The Docent
Program is a comprehensive program for the volunteer who has an interest
in visual arts and would like to learn more about art. No art or teaching
background is necessary. You will learn all you need to know and how to
effectively lead tours for visitors of all ages.
A list of volunteer opportunities is maintained at the Museum Information
Desk or call the Volunteer Coordinator, at (334) 240-4333.
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