Family Night 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!
Insects of North America
Insects of North America is a field guide that enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada!
Museum Closures Due to Severe Weather
With the impending threat of severe weather, including the high risk of tornadoes and dangerous weather in West and Central Alabama, normal UA operations will be suspended at 12:30 p.m. today. This means that the Alabama Museum of Natural History, the Gorgas House Museum, the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, and Moundville Archaeological Park will all be closed. Normal Operations resume on February 17, 2023.
A non-marine horseshoe crab from the Middle Triassic (Anisian)
Horseshoe crabs (Xiphosura) have a long evolutionary history starting in the Ordovician, but the number of species is relatively low.
UA Museums’ Holiday Hours of Operation
Happy Holidays from The University of Alabama Museums!
UA Museums Presents: All-Day Holiday
Celebrate the Holidays with The University of Alabama Museums on December 20, 2022!
Hodges Meteorite Anniversary
Today marks the 68th Anniversary of the Hodges Meteorite.
UA Museums’ Thanksgiving 2022 Hours of Operation
Happy Thanksgiving from The University of Alabama Museums!
Education Internship
Do you love museums and enjoy working with the public? The Alabama Museum of Natural History is looking for an education intern that will help with the design and implementation of education-related programs and events. You will gain valuable experience leading tours, planning events, and preparing educational materials.
Museum Closure (November 19, 2022)
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, November 19, 2022 and will reopen on Monday, November 21, 2022.