Museum of East Alabama in Opelika

What a fun and exciting place to visit if you’re interested in learning more about Alabama and U.S. History. So many interesting things to see. Had a great time! Thank you!

If you are in Opelika do stop in there. Lots of history.

Excellent displays of Alabama and US history. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and gives insight into history of the area and use of the various items on display. Its free and donations are accepted. A definite must see if you are in the area!

So much history and Glen was so helpful.

Want to learn about Alabama history significant to the local area, visit the Museum of East Alabama. This museum is perfect for an introduction into regional history and an enhanced educational experience. There are examples of textiles, inventions, collection, etc. Visiting the Museum of East Alabama is great for people wishing to research antiques common to area related to Alabama history. Please like and follow if you liked this review and pictures.

Almost like a time capsule, so many items from the POW camp in Opelika. Very interesting.

A great view of the history of East Alabama. The kids will love the train sets!

As a local resident, I cant recommend this place enough. Get to know your hometown. There is so much to learn about it.

Interesting glimpse into local History.The curators/museum keepers were very friendly, helpful, and informative.I highly recommend to younger generations to see/understand the depth of our local history. ❤

This place was awesome. Very interesting. Clean. I love the firetruck.

Super experience! Glenn explained many things to us and took his time so we had a good time. Would recommend a trip to the museum!

Awesome history in this place

The coolest little museum ever. So many cool historical items and has that small town charm. You have to stop by this place if you are in the area!

Enjoyed visit. Very educational !!

Travelers, this is a wonderful local history museum. We learned so much about Opelika from spending an afternoon in this museum. There is so much information packed into each space be sure not to miss anything. The museum guide when we were there was knowledgeable and gave us a tour of the museum. Go and uncover the long and glorious history of this bucolic train town. I was amazed to learn that at one time Opelika was so dangerous, way back in the 1800s, folks on the train passing through town had to duck so the folks in the downtown saloons wouldnt shoot at them. To look at the lovely downtown today you would never guess that. We recommend.

Well organized historical items from the Opelika area and items of historical value from other places donated by people who live in Opelika/Auburn area.Everything from musical instruments to public safety as well as an old barber shop, beauty salon, typesetting equipment, Indian artifacts and more. A must see attraction nestled in historic downtown Opelika, Al. Diagonal from the Courthouse.

This an excellent museum! We went for the Taste of the Town event and it was absolutely amazing. The museum itself has lots of interesting artifacts from Alabama and the employees we met were super nice and friendly!

They put on a great event in the spring called Taste of the town.

Very educational

This was neat place to visit. A lot of history about the Opelika area.

Excelent place, lots of history stored in a small building, have visited twice and will go again!

Took our granddaughter, she had a great time, she loved the old dresses on display, the train sets, coloring station,and all. It was a great trip for her. strongly recommend taking your children to see our local history

Very interesting Indian displays as well as military uniforms. Cotton was a key to the economy of the south and they give e it proper attention. A bit small, but interesting with some rooms in period decorations

What a treasure trove of artifacts in Opelika, AL at the MOEA! Wonderful items, pictures, and memories in this gem of a museum. Every time I visit I discover something new!

Great place to visit and learn about the history of East Alabama

Great historic part of opelika

This museum is absolutely packed full of stuff documenting everything from the towns history to odds, ranging from artifacts from the WWII PoW camp to tires produced by the local Michelan plant which made components for the space shuttle program. Definitely worth a visit if youre looking for something to do. Also, there is a working 1924 General Electric refrigerator in the back storeroom.

You can feel the history there!! It truly is a hidden gem in downtown opelika!!!

Do you want to see an old cotton loom from west point stevens? Theyve got one! Great grandparent, grandchild hour to spend before a nice lunch in downtown. Definately worth a walk through.