Alabama Museum of Natural History

Grades K-4 are invited to learn about the geography and geology of the world! In this program, participants will learn about the layers of the earth, the importance of maps, the types of rocks, and play games. Dates: July 7, 2023 Time: 11:00 am until 12:00 pm Location: Grand Gallery (2nd Floor) 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 [...]

We don't often see them in the wild, but they play a very important role in our ecosystems. Join us as we discuss the traits of owls and other predatory birds. Nature is all around us and ready to explore! Junior Naturalists (Grades K-5) will learn about the outdoors, natural history, and science together with your family in this hands-on experience. This program is geared for Grades K-5. Date / Time Our Junior Naturalist Program is available on July 8, [...]

Drop in for natural history themed activities for kids in the Discovery Lab! Activities for Grades K-5 are free with museum admission. Dates: July 10, 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. [...]

Our Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips travel to the Black Belt of Alabama in search of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the Cretaceous Age. Participants of all ages should be prepared to get wet and muddy as we wade through shallow streams to collect shark teeth and other marine fossils from streambed gravel deposits. All participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The price includes roundtrip transportation from the museum to the site. Register and pay online [...]

Our Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips travel to the Black Belt of Alabama in search of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the Cretaceous Age. Participants of all ages should be prepared to get wet and muddy as we wade through shallow streams to collect shark teeth and other marine fossils from streambed gravel deposits. All participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The price includes roundtrip transportation from the museum to the site. Register and pay online [...]

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: July 13, 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 [...]

Our Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips travel to the Black Belt of Alabama in search of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the Cretaceous Age. Participants of all ages should be prepared to get wet and muddy as we wade through shallow streams to collect shark teeth and other marine fossils from streambed gravel deposits. All participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The price includes roundtrip transportation from the museum to the site. Register and pay online [...]

Grades K-4 are invited to learn about the geography and geology of the world! In this program, participants will learn about the layers of the earth, the importance of maps, the types of rocks, and play games. Dates: July 18, 2023 Time: 11:00 am until 12:00 pm Location: Grand Gallery (2nd Floor) 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 [...]

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: July 20, 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 [...]

Our Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips travel to the Black Belt of Alabama in search of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the Cretaceous Age. Participants of all ages should be prepared to get wet and muddy as we wade through shallow streams to collect shark teeth and other marine fossils from streambed gravel deposits. All participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The price includes roundtrip transportation from the museum to the site. Register and pay online [...]