Adjacent to the Lee County Courthouse square, the museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts Located in the heart of Opelika’s downtown historic district on the old Clement hotel site, the Museum of East Alabama first opened its doors in August 1989. The museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts including both 19th- and 20th-century local, state and general history items. Each year since its opening, more than 2,000 visitors have enjoyed being educated about the East Alabama area, Opelika and Alabama history.

The Museum of East Alabama is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm.