Earlyworks Museum Complex - Huntsville, AL - three museums in one

Earlyworks Museum Complex is located at 320 Church Street Northwest in Huntsville, Alabama. The complex is made up of three museums located in Huntsville's downtown that includes a depot from the 1860's, a forty-six foot river keelboat and a cabinet shop that was used to sign the constitution of Alabama during 1819. Admission rates vary for groups and individuals; there is a minimum fee required for group rates which are only given to those with fifteen or more than have a scheduled reservation.

The Huntsville Historic Depot which was once the Memphis & Charleston Railroad's eastern division corporate office and a local passenger house. The depot's original building served as a passenger station that was active until 1968 and is now a symbol of the growth and transportation history in Huntsville.

The depot which can be found at 320 Church Street is open from ten in the morning four in the afternoon during the months of March through December. The facility is closed the entire month of January and February, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. The hours of the facility are limited during the first two weeks of May because of Whistlestop.

Earlyworks Museum Complex has the Earlyworks Children's History Museum at 404 Madison Street. The facility is designed for children to explore so they can climb, pull, touch and explore all they want to. There is a Talking Tree to tell stories, and even a Kidstruction Zone for their enjoyment. There is even a Biscuit's Backyard where preschooler's can explore the water table, grocery store and garden. The children's facility is open all year from 9am until 4pm Tuesday through Saturday with the exception of major holidays.

Alabama Constitution Village is also a part of the Earlyworks Museum Complex. The facility which is located at 109 Gates Avenue is open from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon Tuesday through Saturday during the months of March through October. The hours during the months of November and December are adjusted to accommodate Santa's Village. On the fifth of July in 1819 there were twenty-four delegates gathered in the vacant cabinet shop in order to complete the organization of Alabama as the twenty second state. There was also the Clement Comer Clay's law office, John Boardman's print shop, post office, the office of the Federal Land Surveyor and the residence of the sheriff surround the building.

Earlyworks Museum Complex can be rented for birthday parties. There is a picnic space and hands-on discovery museum. The parties come with museum admission, party space, party favors, and invitations. Those aged six and below can spend time in the Biscuit's Backyard. The facilities Happy Birthday Caboose includes everything the regular party includes in addition to a trolley ride when available. These parties are held in the caboose. The cost for fifteen guests is $135 for members and $150 for non-members.

The complex charges an additional $8.50 per child and $5 for each additional parent over fifteen guests. The facility requires a deposit of fifty dollars to make a reservation for birthday parties. There are also spaces for banquets and other events at the facility. There are rental spaces that can hold from twenty-five to one thousand people depending on the arrangements for seating.