HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM
AND ART CENTER
200 South Street E.
Talladega, AL 35160
HOURS
Tuesday - Friday
10am - 4pm
Or by special appointment
(256) 761-1364
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The Sense of Place explores Talladega’s rich history, offering insight into the events, people, and places that have shaped the community. Through photographs, artifacts, and archival materials, the exhibit captures Talladega’s spirit from its earliest days through periods of change and growth.
Now, the Heritage Hall Museum is expanding the story with a new series of oral history interviews featuring local residents, educators, artists, and community leaders. These personal stories preserve Talladega’s cultural heritage and bring its history to life.
By collecting these voices, the museum helps ensure future generations connect with the experiences and values that define this unique sense of place.
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Step into a world of splendor, tradition, and artistry at Visit with Royalty: A Mardi Gras Showcase, an enchanting exhibition celebrating the pageantry and cultural legacy of Mardi Gras through the lens of royal dress, ceremonial costume, and artistic expression.
Presented February 5–27, 2026, this distinguished showcase is offered in proud collaboration with the Mobile Carnival Museum, bringing together the richness of Gulf Coast Mardi Gras heritage and the refined elegance of royal presentation. Guests are invited to explore the symbolism, craftsmanship, and storytelling behind regal attire, masks, crowns, and adornments that have long defined the mystique of Carnival royalty.
The exhibition opens with a Royal Reception on February 5, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM, welcoming patrons, artists, and community leaders to an evening of celebration and visual delight. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion with royal dress and costuming, honoring the grandeur and ceremonial traditions that define Mardi Gras culture.
Hosted at the Heritage Hall Museum and Art Center, this showcase transforms the gallery into a court of color, texture, and history, where purple reigns, gold glimmers, and green symbolizes renewal and prosperity. Each element reflects the enduring legacy of Mardi Gras as both a cultural celebration and an artistic institution.
Join us for a royal audience with history, heritage, and high art where tradition is honored, creativity is crowned, and every visitor is treated as nobility.
👑✨ Mardi Gras awaits your presence.
Discover Local Arts Spotlights in Talladega
Explore the rich creative landscape of Talladega through our curated local artist features Talladega and inspiring community art spotlights Talladega museum. From vibrant exhibits to live performances, we bring you the best of Talladega arts and culture highlights.
Stay connected with upcoming arts and heritage events Talladega and enjoy exclusive artist showcases in Talladega AL. Whether you're a lifelong supporter of the arts or just discovering the scene, our spotlight on Talladega artists offers something for everyone who values creativity, culture, and community.
Art in the Schools is a partnership that brings valuable art enrichment experiences to students through in-school art lessons, KidsART exhibits, and virtual art lessons.
These visual art lessons are currently available free to the public, making them perfect for home-schooling, after-school creativity, or anyone wanting to learn basic art techniques. Whether you're looking for art education for kids in Talladega, or seeking creative kids workshops near Talladega, these resources are a great starting point.
Through our Art in the Schools initiative and seasonal events like our summer art camp in Talladega County, young artists can explore painting, sculpture, and more. Whether it's a kids painting and sculpture camp or art education for kids in Talladega, our mission is to inspire creativity and build artistic confidence.
Join us for virtual art classes and discover the joy of artistic learning with the Talladega Heritage Hall arts camp experience
Click here to explore the lessons. New lessons are being added regularly, so be sure to check back often for the latest updates in youth visual arts programming.
CHILDREN'S VIDEO ART CLASS
Let's Try Realism
CHILDREN'S VIDEO ART CLASS
Watercolor Box of Chocolates
CHILDREN'S VIDEO ART CLASS
Pastels
HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM partnerS and supporters
Jemison Carnegie
Foundation
Talladega County
Volunteer Program