The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Wonderful museum, loved it! Definitely worth your time a d please pay the $5 donation admission fee as they are self funded. So many mementos from Zeldas family. Some great things from Scott also. The letters were my favorite. The staff was so kind.

My wife is an English teacher and teaches The Great Gatsby so we made a special trip to see this place. It’s a pretty neat little site. You can cover the whole museum pretty extensively in about 45 minutes.

Awesome museum for folks who are interested in the Fitzgeralds. Lots of letters, pictures, paintings, some clothes, and other memorabilia to study. My favorite part was getting to stay at the Airbnb in the Zelda Suite above the museum.

If you like F. Scott and/or Zelda, the Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum is likely your kind of place. The Museum is located on the ground floor of the home the Fitzgeralds shared in Montgomery. The museum is loaded with artifacts, letters, clothing and personal effects. Some of Zelda’s artwork is on display as well as clothing. It’s a small but interesting space with loads of information.

It was fine. The home is in a lovely historic district. Lots of photos, news clippings, placards. Very quiet. Not a very extensive gift shop. Fine for a self guided tour of the first floor.

Awesome place for a 1 hour visit. Tour guide was very informative and enjoyable. Obviously not an all day museum but I highly recommend to visit if you’re in Montgomery.

Gorgeous 1910 home in a stunning, historic Montgomery neighborhood. The displays and artifacts are personal, delightful, and insightful. Zelda Sayre was a tragically untapped mind and a fascinating figure. I highly recommend a visit and i can't wait till they begin listing the upstairs apartment on airbnb. I'll certainly be back! Update October 2017: I just visited the memorial to Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald at the location of the former Highland Sanitarium (75 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC) where she perished in a tragic fire the night before she was to return to her mother's home in Montgomery. I found the gorgeous Montford neighborhood and memorial to be an excellent extension to the Montgomery house and museum. You may consider it in your travels! (See photos attached)

Kind of quirky - honestly kind of rundown - needs some attention. I enjoyed the visit and glad we went. The museum is now offering Airbnb lodging on the second floor. We did not have a chance to see the rooms. Overall, I say this place is a “must see” for hardcore fans. For the regular Joe like me it was still cool but could use some work.

Really cool museum and historical location. I came here to do a paranormal investigation with Southern Ghost Girls on 6 June 25. It was a fantastic event. We got a lot of time to explore the museum and had some cool things happen that make me believe the location is in fact haunted. You can rent the bedroom suites on the second floor as air bnb. I think that's pretty cool too!

I truly enjoyed my visit here. The Museum & Airbnb suites were both nice... Can't say the same for the staff though; after the condescending responses I received on my Google review and Airbnb message, I won't ever be returning here as a repeat guest.

Four stars because it's reportedly the only museum dedicated to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Mostly photos and words. Several first editions on display. Some articles. A few artifacts from Zelda and their daughter, Scottie. Entry is posted as five dollars, and I gave that in donation, but the docent told me that they haven't been charging admission. Also, check ahead before visiting. Hours posted for Saturday are 10-3, but the docent told me they were closing at one today. Not worth a huge detour, but if you're in town, it's unique and free. Also serves as an air bnb where you can stay in the F. Scott or Zelda suite.

Terrible customer service! They refused to honor a bid I won and paid for (in one of their guest suites) because too much time had passed. The room was paid for, it was vacant for the night I requested, yet they were unwilling to work with me...even though I had been in contact all along with them via Facebook Messenger, and it was NEVER mentioned that there was "use by" date. Furthermore, they blocked me from their Facebook page (I'm assuming from my less than pleasant review).

Sweet little stop for all those who loved F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald's works. Lots of original art, first editions, clothes, and memorabilia to view.

Our 14 year old daughter recently discovered the Fitzgeralds. When she learned we would be in the area of the museum, she begged to stop. It was a delightful trip. She had to see everything and loved taking photographs in the museum. The museum gift shop was a big hit with her. She scored t-shirts and a very cute necklace. After our trip, her school had an author day and she went as Zelda Fitzgerald. She even wore a flapper outfit.

I can't really write a hearty review of this place because I just briefly stopped to snap a few pictures. I'm a writer and I'm always interested in seeing the kinds of places and things that inspire other writers. From what I could tell, the home was beautiful. On October 8, 1931, the Montgomery Advertiser announced with a headline: Scott Fitzgeralds to Spend Winter Here Writing Books. The paper heralded the return of the former Zelda Sayre, daughter of prominent Judge A.D. Sayre, after the Jazz Age couple's extended tour of Europe, "where they have spent two years, gathering color for their writings." The Advertiser kindly overlooked Zelda's discharge from Prangins Clinic in Switzerland one month earlier following prolonged treatment for her first "breakdown." The famous couple leased the home at 919 Felder near Zelda's parents. By November, Scott had accepted a job in Hollywood and left Zelda with their ten year old daughter Scottie in the Felder house. Zelda endured the death of her father, a major Alabama political figure, in November, 1931, with surprising resilience and she made preparations for Scott's homecoming at Christmas. In her daily letters to Scott, Zelda wrote poetically of the Montgomery house and the Alabama autumn: The weather here is a continual circus day -- smoky with the sun like a red balloon and soft and romantic and sensual. In the Montgomery house, Zelda outlined her book about a marriage in breakdown: Save Me the Waltz with a heroine named Alabama. At the same time, Scott wrote his own novel about a destructive marriage amidst European settings: Tender Is The Night. The intense, emotional competition that erupted between the doomed writers became the subject of Tennessee Williams's final play: Clothes for a Summer Hotel. But while they occupied the house on Felder, Zelda's feelings for Scott remained true to their legendary love affair. Her letter from Montgomery to Hollywood in December, 1931, said, Scottie is so sweet and darling and the house is so pleasant and I have everything in the world except you. This museum is, according to the website, the only museum dedicated to F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald. Operating hours: Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 2pm Saturday & Sunday: 1pm - 5pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed Donations for Admission Adults $5 Seniors (65+) $3 Students $2 Age 5 and under Free

If you're a fan of the Fitzgeralds and want some details of their private life, you can get that here. The museum allows the visitor a look into the private lives on Scott and Zelda through numerous private correspondences, artwork, a stamp collection, and Zelda's paper doll creations. This is fine if you're deeply interested into the inner-workings of their relationship. But if you're like like me and are here because you live in the area and have fond memories of reading The Great Gatsby and its caricature of 1920s culture, this is not quite the museum you're looking for because the cultural aspect is lacking. Everyone knows the Fitzgeralds as the leaders of the jazz era, but there is little information on their impact to culture here. Although the museum has some displays of jazz-era clothing, there is no note to their origin leaving one to assume, probably incorrectly, that these items belonged to and were worn by the Fitzgeralds. I also question the classification of the museum (in the Yelp info section) as "good for kids." Although there was very little for my toddler to destroy since most things are either tall or in glass cases, there's also nothing to capture his interest. That's fine, I'm not asking for the museum to be relevant to someone who can't read, but just be warned it's not really a kid-friendly place. It's a pretty quiet place and some of the patrons seemed to be on a pilgrimage, so we felt our loud toddler to be a bit of a disturbance to other's experiences, so we didn't stay long. Overall, it's a nice museum and in a really lovely neighborhood to explore outside of the museum, but in my opinion it is only of greatest impact or utility to those deeply interested in the Fitzgeralds.

This museum is in the home where they stayed for one summer. There are plenty of artifacts from the family and through the family's life. You get a brief intro, but then you walk through on your own. Many of the rooms stayed the same. It's also an Air B&B upstairs. If we ever come back, we will look into staying there. Check Groupon before you go on discounted tickets.

Beautiful home with lots of history through photographs and other writings. Well preserved and beautiful grounds.

Very upset to drive two hours and was not open, sign said to call a number upon arrival, called to no avail. Also sent an email stating my displeasure in their communication. Again to no avail. The grounds look overgrown, I can tell it probably won't reopen based on the upkeep and lack of response.

This house is full of treasures from the Fitzgerald's. So much history and story inside as you learn about Zelda and Scott life, marriage and creative works. It's a must see if you're in the Montgomery area.

Beautiful home and well organized museum and tribute to the famous couple. I would have added a gift shop.

I was traveling through Montgomery and wanted to stop by this museum but this place wasn't open. I checked the hours and even called and heard the phone ring and no one was there. Really strange but whatever

The Fitzgerald Museum is a really great place to visit. Willie, the director, is an amazing guide who can tell you everything you want to know about the Fitzgeralds and more! The place is intimate and packed with photos, letters, and other interesting artifacts. The museum is housed in the last place where Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald lived together. The house is in a gorgeous historic neighborhood that is close to a cute stretch of restaurants, a coffee shop, and a vintage movie theater. Make sure to keep an eye out for the museum's event calendar, as well. They sponsor great events like the 1920's themed gala every spring.

Our tour guide, Willie, was fantastic. Excellent tour & information. We will definitely be back to read more of the letters and "Post" stories. When you've finished the tour, stop at Gail's Down the Street Café for an excellent lunch!

Great stop in Montgomery! Very good information, knowledgable staff and neat artifacts. Anyone interested in literary giants will love this quaint museum!

What a wonderful little gem of a place! Very rich collection of F Scott and Zelda's lives. Personally, I thought the highlight was Zelda's illustrations of Alice in Wonderland. Even serendipitously met the owner, Mr. McPhillips, as he escorted a new hire through the building. Highly recommended if you're in this interesting city.

We arrived on a Monday only to find the museum closed. Slightly disappointed, but with good spirit, we decided to make the most of our drive by snapping a few photos of the outside and enormous magnolia tree. Two well connected neighbors stopped to chat and true to Southern hospitality, the key to the museum was produced and we had our own private tour. And what a tour!! The museum was undergoing some renovation and our tour guide apologized 'for the mess' but we were in complete awe and didn't notice any mess! Packed full of incredible memorabilia of the Fitzgerald's lives, from his diary to her artwork, it's a must see. I could have stayed for hours perusing the photographs and letters. The home is truly a labor of love for the owners who have searched for original items and have been gifted many items from the Fitzgerald family. A must see in Montgomery.

The owner/operator was obviously very inexperienced. She knew most of the history but does not seem to have any experience operating museum. Was very unclear on guidelines and blamed our tour group for damages that were obviously done by someone else. Got upset over a member of our group literally opening a closet to view historical pieces of clothing, keeping in mind I did not see a single "Do Not Touch" sign while I was there. I was looking forward to an educational experience but unable to learn from fear of being scolded the entire time.

Closed on Mondays! I really enjoyed this museum. You start with a 20 minute video and then walk around to see items from their lives and work. The tour guide was great! Interesting couple, and this is the only museum in the world dedicated to them.

The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum is small but full of personal letters, momentos and some of Zelda's paintings. The museum tour is self-guided and is the home that they lived in during their stay in Montgomery. The curator was a wealth of knowledge about their lives. Well worth the small cost to visit.

This was a highlight of my Alabama trip. Definitely a must-see for any jazz age fans, literature lovers, or English majors visiting the area. While the Fitzgeralds didn't live in the house that long, the collecting of objects and information there after their death is a clear loving tribute rather than an accidental "Why not?" kind of collection. I echo other reviewers noting that the guide, Willie, was friendly and knowledgable.

Very cool! Staff is knowledgable and helpful! A neat museum for anyone that enjoys art, literature, or the roaring 20s.