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 2023
We will be closed on all City of Birmingham official holidays in 2023 on these dates:
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Jan 2, 2023
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Jan 16, 2023
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April 07, 2023
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May 29, 2023
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June 19, 2023
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July 4, 2023
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September 4, 2023
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November 10, 23, 24, 2023
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December 25, 26, 2023
Arlington Historic House and Gardens will be closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 23, 2023, to Friday, November 24, 2023. The facility will resume its regular schedule on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 per student 6 to 18 years. Group rates are available for 10 or more people.
EVENTS
1619 Project: Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. Speech Discussion
Tue., Nov. 28th, · 4 to 7 PM
Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Event
Sat., Dec. 9th, · 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Christmas at Arlington 2023
Sat., Dec. 2nd, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The City of Birmingham invites citizens to attend “Christmas at Arlington”, an annual event sponsored by the Arlington Historical Association (AHA) with free admission to the house and grounds.
This Birmingham Christmas tradition is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Visitors are invited to “step back in time” as local decorators adorn rooms of this historic house in seasonal period décor. Please make plans to visit Arlington December 2nd with your family and enjoy refreshments, entertainment and children’s activities.
This year the AHA is proud to host the newly crowned Miss Alabama, Brianna Burrell, who will greet visitors, pose for photos and sing.


