Alabama Museum of Natural History

Fish come in all different shapes and sizes and Alabama is home to more than 450 fish species! Spend some time with your preschooler and the Alabama Museum of Natural History as we learn what makes a fish a fish and explore freshwater fishes of Alabama. 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 [...]

Art is all around us! Participants will learn about the ancient art of nature printing and create their very own works of art using dried leaves and flowers. Suitable for ages six and up. Registration required. To register, fill out our online form. Date and Time This Museum Monday program will be held on May 22, 2023 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Cost The cost for this Museum Monday program is $5 per child (this price includes up to two caregivers). Location [...]

Fossil Camp is a summer camp for students in grades 4-7 who are interested in learning all about fossils. Interactive lessons, fossils digs, guest speakers, and arts & crafts. Fossil Camp offers an exciting introduction to ancient life by examining real fossils, searching for rocks and minerals, and much more! Each day campers will be introduced to a new topic, meet real paleontologists, and explore the outdoors for fossils yet to be discovered. Maximum Capacity is 10 Participants. Dates / [...]

Fossil Camp is a summer camp for students in grades 4-7 who are interested in learning all about fossils. Interactive lessons, fossils digs, guest speakers, and arts & crafts. Fossil Camp offers an exciting introduction to ancient life by examining real fossils, searching for rocks and minerals, and much more! Each day campers will be introduced to a new topic, meet real paleontologists, and explore the outdoors for fossils yet to be discovered. Maximum Capacity is 10 Participants. Dates / [...]

Fossil Camp is a summer camp for students in grades 4-7 who are interested in learning all about fossils. Interactive lessons, fossils digs, guest speakers, and arts & crafts. Fossil Camp offers an exciting introduction to ancient life by examining real fossils, searching for rocks and minerals, and much more! Each day campers will be introduced to a new topic, meet real paleontologists, and explore the outdoors for fossils yet to be discovered. Maximum Capacity is 10 Participants. Dates / [...]

Fossil Camp is a summer camp for students in grades 4-7 who are interested in learning all about fossils. Interactive lessons, fossils digs, guest speakers, and arts & crafts. Fossil Camp offers an exciting introduction to ancient life by examining real fossils, searching for rocks and minerals, and much more! Each day campers will be introduced to a new topic, meet real paleontologists, and explore the outdoors for fossils yet to be discovered. Maximum Capacity is 10 Participants. Dates / [...]

Fossil Camp is a summer camp for students in grades 4-7 who are interested in learning all about fossils. Interactive lessons, fossils digs, guest speakers, and arts & crafts. Fossil Camp offers an exciting introduction to ancient life by examining real fossils, searching for rocks and minerals, and much more! Each day campers will be introduced to a new topic, meet real paleontologists, and explore the outdoors for fossils yet to be discovered. Maximum Capacity is 10 Participants. Dates / [...]

Discover the wonders of what paleontology is and what types of tools they use to uncover different type of fossils! Participants in Grades 1-3 will have a show and tell experience with real life fossils and equipment and dress up as a paleontologist. This program is free with museum admission. Dates: June 15, 2023 Time: 10:00 am until 11:00 am Location: Grand Gallery (2nd Floor) Location The museum is located in Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The [...]

Alabama has the highest diversity in turtle species in the United States! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History and The Urban Turtle Project for an exciting day of exploring and learning about turtles. This program is geared for Grades K-5. Date / Time Our Junior Naturalist Program is available on June 17, 2023 from 10:30-12:00 PM. Cost The cost for this program is $8 per child and adult pair. This is a cash-only event.  How to Register Fill out [...]

Discover the wonders of what paleontology is and what types of tools they use to uncover different type of fossils! Participants in Grades 1-3 will have a show and tell experience with real life fossils and equipment and dress up as a paleontologist. This program is free with museum admission. Dates: June 22, 2023 Time: 10:00 am until 11:00 am Location: Grand Gallery (2nd Floor) Location The museum is located in Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The [...]