The Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience in Mobile, AL
Plot your course for the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in the childhood hometown of Jimmy Buffett
Calling all Parrot Heads: an all-new immersive exhibit is now open at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf! The state-of-the-art experience invites guests into the world of Jimmy Buffett and is more than just an exhibit, but a living legacy with more than 250 total artifacts and photos, never-before-seen footage and interactive showcases.
Experience NOW OPEN
Be among the first to step into the legacy of Jimmy Buffett in this 6,000 square-foot immersive experience. The experience spans two floors of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf and features stories from friends and family, interactive displays, artifacts dating back to Jimmy's move to the Mobile area at 18 months old and so much more.
Extra: head outside to strike a pose by the "larger than life" bronze Buffett sculpture by Ben Victor facing the waterfront.

Savor the Son of a Sailor Food Tour
Saturdays, August 29 - September 19
Join Bienville Bites Food Tours for a special Jimmy Buffett tour on Saturdays surrounding the opening of the Jimmy Buffett Experience! The Savor the Son of a Sailor Food Tour features seafood dishes, fried chicken, frozen concoctions, a key lime sweet treat and, of course, a Cheeseburger in Paradise. Enjoy rare stories about Jimmy's childhood days in Mobile as you fuel up for the perfect Parrot Head experience.
For the Parrot Heads The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Fan Itinerary
Long before Jimmy Buffett became the trop-rock legend we adore, he was a young aspiring singer playing gigs in local bars and soaking up the coastal air of the Port City. Grab your flip-flops and a margarita on the rocks! This guide takes you on a mellow tour of some of Jimmy Buffett’s favorite spaces, while celebrating the lasting impact of his legacy.