The Hank Williams Museum — Attraction in Montgomery

It's definitely the largest Hank Williams collection I've ever seen. The museum honors his memory with album covers, songs, awards, photos, and an extensive private collection. They even have his horse saddle, which looked like it was totally uncomfortable to ride on. His Gibson guitar was there, and even a fiddle. The biggest highlight was seeing his 1952 Baby Blue Cadillac. It's in beautiful condition. There are suits, overcoats, and boots. The family dining room is reconstructed as well. I wish I could recall everything that I saw. There are no pictures allowed in the museum, but you can take pictures outside of the admission area. I chose to get a postcard of his "Last Ride" at the gift shop as a keepsake.

I really liked listening to all of his music that was playing at the museum. His songs are super recognizable. He died before I was born, but I remember hearing his songs all the time on the radio. Especially song lines like "Hey good lookin', whatcha got cookin'?", which I know has been a jingle in many commercials. He's also had many hits such as "Your Cheatin' Heart", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", and "Cold, Cold Heart". There were many more songs that I heard at the museum that I remember hearing as a kid. It brought back memories. There's a room that plays his last performance on the "Kate Smith Evening Hour", which was cool to see. It still amazes me that he recorded 225 country songs in a 5 year span. Of those songs, he wrote 128 of them. This was all accomplished before the day he died in that back seat of his Cadillac at the age of 29. It's quite a biographical journey.

I learned a lot. The man that was taking care of the museum that day was very helpful in answering any questions that we had. I think any fan of Hank Williams would appreciate this collection. It's worth a visit when...

On our way to Blueridge, GA we saw a sign for the Hank Williams museum off the interstate. We were so excited to stop since I recently lost my father (a Vietnam Vet, Marine) and he loved Hank dearly. We played many Hank songs at the funeral. Upon entering building, the lady Beth was very forward and unfriendly. We didn’t say much because we thought it was just her personality. We had phones (turned off) in our hand and she literally chased behind us to tell us repeatedly not to take photos. We told her many times we understood and she went so far as to tell us “We have cameras that will sense when you take your phone out.” Being a nurse of 16 yrs I just blew it off and didn’t get upset. No history was given on any item in the museum. We felt like we were trespassing instead of visiting. Ended tour immediately. I did ask if she minded if I took a pic of car to put with my fathers memorial things. She was on speaker talking with a friend and became agitated and down right insulting. Saying that she owned everything In the building. I told her it’s fine because we know ppl in the music industry that could get in touch with Hank for possible pic, in a very friendly way. She became outraged and DEMANDED that she take a pic and that I be in it. We ended up feeling verbally assaulted and paid for it!!!!! It blows my mind and wanted others to know about our experience. Thank you all and RIP dear talented Hannk...

My wife and I recently had the privilege of visiting the Hank Williams Museum at 118 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL 36104. As devotees of country music, this museum was a captivating tribute to one of the genre's most influential figures.

The staff member at the counter was incredibly helpful, answering our questions both before and after our journey through the museum. It was fascinating to learn that his father-in-law was the one who established this tribute to Hank, as his self-proclaimed biggest fan, which added a wonderful layer of authenticity to our visit.

Within the museum, we were transported through the life and times of Hank Williams, his pioneering influence on country music, and his tragically early departure from this world. The stories, artifacts, and the dedication of the staff made this 6000 sq ft space come alive.

In conclusion, the Hank Williams Museum provided a unique, immersive experience that we wholeheartedly recommend to any music lover. It was not just an educational journey, but also an emotional one, leaving us with a deeper appreciation of Hank's life and his significant contributions to music. We eagerly look forward to...