Alabama Museum of Natural History

Join us at The University of Alabama Student Center, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 5-9 p.m. for Spring Get On Board Day, UA’s signature involvement fair. Come out to meet UA student organizations and departments. Get On Board Day (GOBD) is a major tradition of campus involvement held at The University of Alabama each fall and spring. GOBD serves as a springboard for any student who wishes to get more actively engaged with campus by connecting our students to hundreds [...]

Take a break from classes and grab a FREE hot beverage and FREE snacks on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11 AM until 12 PM at the Alabama Museum of Natural History‘s Grand Gallery (where the Basilosaurus is on display), located inside Smith Hall. All current UA undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for a free student membership to the University of Alabama Museums, which includes: Unlimited admission (except for special events) to Moundville Archaeological Park, Alabama Museum of Natural History, The Gorgas House Museum, the Mildred [...]

Alabama's rivers and other freshwater habitats have more aquatic animal species than any other state. Freshwater mussels are an important part of this biological diversity. These animals have beautiful shells of many shapes and colors and help maintain healthy ecosystems. Dr. Carla Atkinson's research group at The University of Alabama works to study Alabama's freshwater mussels so we can understand where they live and how they interact with the environment. Learn about one of Alabama's most unique natural resources as [...]

Family Night at the Museum is an event brought to you by the Alabama Museum of Natural History and The University of Alabama's Graduate School. 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, a multilingual story time for kids, and the first 200 people will receive a bag full of goodies! This year's theme is Around the World! [...]

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to spend time together and explore the Museum to learn about nature through activities, crafts, and stories. Registration required. To register, please complete this online form. All living things grow and change during their lifetimes. During this interactive program, children will explore the life cycles of familiar wildlife through hands-on activities, games, music, and art! How to Register Complete this online form to register for this Growing Up Wild program. Date and Time This [...]

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, the Alabama Museum of Natural History and the Alabama Paleontological Society will be hosting a free fossil Track Meet from 11 am until 3:30 pm. During this event, paleontologists will be bringing in fossil trackways, fossil invertebrates, and fossil plants found in mines and other places from Alabama’s Coal Age for temporary display and photography on tables in the Grand Gallery of Smith Hall. Fabulous fossil trackway (Cincosaurus cobbi) made by a primitive reptile in [...]

Without water, there would be no life! During this program, children will explore the importance of water for people, animals, and plants. During this Growing Up Wild program, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to spend time together and explore the Museum to learn about nature through activities, crafts, and stories. 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 [...]

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 April 24, 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 [...]

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 [...]