Arlington
Historic Home and Gardens
Birmingham, Alabama
Arlington Antebellum House and Gardens on six acres of landscaped gardens is located near downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The two-story 1840s frame structure features Greek Revival architecture.
The house serves as a decorative arts museum, featuring a collection of 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. The garden features a restored garden room that is used for special events. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1970.
"Welcome to Arlington",
a 50 second video created with a grant from Alabama's Bicentennial Commission.
Tours at Arlington Historic House
Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Last tour ticket sold at 2:30pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all City Holidays
$5 per adult / $3 per student 6 to 18 years
Group rates available for 10 or more people
Rates subject to change
MEET OUR ARLINGTON INTERNS
The Internship Program is our program where college and university students along with high school students are mentored by Arlington’s Director and staff and other community partners to learn about Arlington and Birmingham’s
rich history.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
CLOSED DATES IN 2024
Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 per student 6 to 18 years. Group rates are available for 10 or more people.
We will be closed on all City of Birmingham official holidays in 2024 on these dates:
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NEW YEAR'S DAY - JANUARY 1
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MARTIN L. KING DAY - JANUARY 15
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GOOD FRIDAY - MARCH 29
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MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 27
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JUNETEENTH - JUNE 19
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FOURTH OF JULY - JULY 4
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LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 2
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VETERAN'S DAY - NOVEMBER 11
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THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 28-29
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CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 24-25
EVENTS
Roaring 20’s Gatsby Themed Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, May 10 -· 6:30 to 9:30pm
More information & tickets, visit HERE.
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend, graduations, birthdays or just for a good time with a fun Roaring 20's Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Event. Costumes are fun but optional.
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Before dinner, explore the beautiful mansion and it’s collection of historic antiques and artifacts.
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Enjoy an Interactive Gatsby Themed Murder Mystery Dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Murphee. Try to solve the crime before the murderer gets away!
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After dinner, participate in an exclusive Ghosts & Spirits of the Past Hunt in the beautiful mansion and grounds using state of the art paranormal investigation equipment!
This is a one-of-a-kind event that you do not want to miss! The price of your ticket includes dinner, Interacting in the Murder Mystery Event and a self-guided tour of the home. The optional Ghost & Spirits of the Past Hunt is also included.
Join the Southern Ghost Girls at Birmingham's only surviving Antebellum Home from the Civil War Era that was originally built in the 1840’s.
More information & tickets, visit HERE.
