Alabama Museum of Natural History

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 [...]

Drop in for natural history themed activities for kids in the Discovery Lab! Activities for Grades K-5 are free with museum admission. Dates: June 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 am until 11:00 am Location: Discovery Lab (Room 123, First Floor of Smith Hall) 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 public transit info. [...]

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 29, 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 [...]