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Why Sharks Matter: The John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture Series

Math and Science Education Building 411 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

For the inaugural presentation of The John S. Steiner Endowed Lecture Series, Award-Winning Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman, is visiting The University of Alabama on September 16, 2023 at 11:00 am to give a free presentation on “Why Sharks Matter: The Science and Policy of Saving Sharks” and sign copies of his book, Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator. To register for this event, visitors can use the museum’s online form. Immediately following the lecture [...]

Free

Museum Monday: Watershed Science

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Join us at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on September 25 from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm to learn all about watersheds! Participants in Grades 3-6 will help build a 3D watershed model to discover how humans and natural events affect our watersheds. How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Museum Monday program. Date and Time This Museum Monday program will be held on September 25, 2023 from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm. Admission The cost [...]

$5

National Fossil Day

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History on October 28, 2023 from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM for a free National Fossil Day event to celebrate the rich fossil record Alabama has to offer! This year’s theme is mosasaurs, ancient predators of up to ~50 ft long that lived in the ocean covering most of Alabama during the Cretaceous. There is something to see and do for everyone! Several activities will be available for kids, tables with a variety of fossils will be [...]

Free

Growing Up Wild Preschool Fridays: Fun With Science

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Spend some time with your preschooler and have fun with science at the Alabama Museum of Natural History! Admission is $5 per child/adult pair. Registration required. To register, please complete this online form. How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Growing Up Wild program. Date and Time This Growing Up Wild program will be held on November 10, 2023 from 10:00-12:00 PM. Location The museum is located in Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The street address is [...]

$5

Museum Monday

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Participants in Grades 3-6 can join us at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on November 27 from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm for Museum Monday! How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Museum Monday program. Date and Time This Museum Monday program will be held on November 27, 2023 from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm. Admission The cost for this Museum Monday program is $5 per child (this price includes up to two caregivers). Location The [...]

$5

Inspiring Inquisition Speaker Series: “A Pathway to Neuroscience”

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

On December 7, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 pm, students ages 13-17 from the surrounding areas are invited to a FREE event at Smith Hall (Room 205) to attend a short lecture on what it is like being a working scientist! Speakers from across various disciplines will give a short talk about their research and career with time for Q&A. Students who are interested in pursuing a science career can learn what it entails and how to reach their goals for college. [...]

Free

Growing Up Wild: Space

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Blast off and explore outer space! Preschool Participants will learn about stars, planets, and constellations with fun activities and crafts. Admission is $5 per child/adult pair. Registration required. To register, please complete this online form. How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Growing Up Wild program. Location The museum is located in Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The street address is 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Check out our Directions page for step-by-step directions and parking and [...]

$5

Holiday Open House

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Celebrate the Holidays with the Alabama Museum of Natural History on December 14, 2023! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the season together. Crafts and activities will be available from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Admission is free all day, during the museum’s regular operating hours (10:00 am until 4:00 pm). Location Smith Hall is located on the University of Alabama campus. The street address is 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Check out our Directions page for step-by-step directions and parking and [...]

Free

Museum Monday: Citizen Science!

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

December 18 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm $5 Learn how you can contribute to science with our hands-on program, Citizen Scientists. Participants in Grades 3-5 will learn how to make observations and collect data for real scientific research. The data collected will contribute to The University of Alabama’s iNaturalist project! How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Museum Monday program. Admission Admission for this Museum Monday program is $5 per child (this price includes up to two caregivers). Location The museum is [...]

$5

Family Day at the Museum

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Family Day at the Museum is a FREE event brought to you by the Alabama Museum of Natural History and The University of Alabama's Graduate School. This year's theme is Under the Sea! This campus and community-wide event will bring graduate departments together to showcase their content area through an interactive activity. The event will also feature a chance to win door prizes and the first 200 people will receive a bag full of goodies! Dates / Times Family Day [...]

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