Birmingham is best known for its Civil Rights sights and musical heritage, but between live jazz and historic attractions catch the Birmingham Museum of Art or enjoy a detour through the city's botanical gardens.
In the 1940s, Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the "experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the participants as the Tuskegee Airmen. Share their experience as depicted at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The site is open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. The site is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years days and when administratively determined due to weather or other emergencies.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Montgomery, AL Take I-85 N towards Atlanta. Travel approximately 50 miles to exit 38. Exit and turn right. Travel 1 mile to Chappie James Ave. Turn left and travel 1/2 mile to visitor parking on left.
From Atlanta, GA Take I-85 S towards Montgomery. Travel approximately 150 miles to exit 38. Exit and turn left under overpass. Travel 1 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave. Travel 1/2 mile to visitor parking on left.
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