“We are very excited to open the doors of the Transportation Museum to all of our residents and visitors to enjoy and be able to learn about Tuscaloosa’s rich history,” said Mayor Walter Maddox. According to a city release, The Transportation Museum wants to follow the example set by major museums in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas and Minneapolis, all of whom have stopped charging admission to increase community participation and attract wider audiences.

The museum’s mission is to serve as a hub for the community.