On Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., the Alabama Museum of Natural History invites visitors to go on a guided tours of our most popular exhibits! We’ll meet in the Smith Hall lobby at the tour’s start time. The tour is estimated to be 45-60 minutes long and will be accessible to those 5-years-old and up and for those needing elevator access. Admission Tickets prices for these guided tours are $6 per adult and $4 per [...]| The University of Alabama Museums
While all non-flying dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago after a massive meteorite struck Earth and extensive volcanism, other creatures, such as crabs, survived. A new study of 65-million-year-old crab and shrimp fossils from central Alabama has yielded multiple species and genera new to science. One of the new crab species is named after the legendary football coach Nick Saban, honoring his vast achievements for The University of Alabama and the state. The scientific name of the cra...| The University of Alabama Museums
University of Alabama students who sign up to volunteer at the Moundville Native American Festival are invited to Moundville Archaeological Park on October 3, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for a free and exclusive evening of tours, food, and performances! RSVP required! Students must complete the volunteer form and email education-moundstatepark@ua.edu. Schedule This is a unique way for students to experience Moundville, give back through volunteering, and connect with Native artists...| The University of Alabama Museums
Moundville Archaeological Park, part of The University of Alabama, will celebrate the rich cultures and histories of Native Americans who call Alabama their homeland at the 37th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-11. The festival will feature Native American dancers, storytellers, crafters, art vendors, and a selection of local and Native food vendors. From traditional dishes to regional favorites, visitors of all ages can taste and learn about the living traditions that began ...| The University of Alabama Museums
UA Museums is pleased to announce that both Moundville Archaeological Park and the Alabama Museum of Natural History have received awards in the SEMC Exhibition Competition in the Under $10,000 budget category. Gold Award Moundville Archaeological Park is pleased to announce that the exhibit, “Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art“, is a recipient of the 2025 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Gold Award in the Under $10,000 budget category. The...| The University of Alabama Museums
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., University of Alabama students are invited to the Gorgas House Museum to play historical games in the oldest building on campus! This is a free event and snacks will be provided. Games available to play at the event: Admission Admission to this event is free for University of Alabama Students. Location The Gorgas House Museum is located at 810 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, just off the Quadrangle of [...]| The University of Alabama Museums
Reset and unwind with Pilates at the Alabama Museum of Natural History! Work out under the whale on October 14, 2025 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This class is open for all abilities and ages 18+. Each session of “Movement in the Museum” is hosted by a trained UREC instructor and this class will be beginner friendly. Participants must be 18+ and will be required to sign a liability waiver. You will need to bring your own water. How [...]| The University of Alabama Museums
Much of Alabama’s prehistory would be unknown, if it were not for the activities by avocational (or amateur/hobby) paleontologists. As defined here, these are people who do not have a degree in paleontology and do not have a paid job in this field. People interested in fossils often join one of the two paleontological societies in the state. The Alabama Paleontological Society (APS) is one of the two societies and has been in existence since 2003. Jointly, members of the [...]| The University of Alabama Museums
Visit the Paul W. Bryant Museum on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for an Honorary Captains signing with Leroy Cook and Richard Todd! Honorary Captains will only be signing the cards provided with paid museum admission. No personal items will be signed. Admission Museum Hours The Paul W. Bryant Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Museum Address The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located at 300 Paul W. Bryant [...]| The University of Alabama Museums
“Alabama Fossil Fest”, hosted by the Alabama Museum of Natural History (ALMNH) and UA Museums’ Department of Museum Research and Collections, is a free and perfect opportunity to explore paleontology! Visit Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for a tabling event, the Alabama Avocational Paleontologist Award presentation, exciting talks by Drs. Ron Buta and David Schwimmer, a new exhibit unveiling, and hands-on le...| The University of Alabama Museums
This summer, several members of the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences traveled to Thailand as part of the Southeast Asia Initiative. Faculty from all over the College — Art & Art History, School of Music, Geography & the Environment and Anthropology, among others — researched, explored new topics and made new Thai connections, and UA Museums also benefited. As the only staff member, Gorgas House Museum Director Sonya Harwood-Johnson learned what experiential learning might look like fo...| The University of Alabama Museums
Cyclida are an enigmatic, extinct group of crustaceans. They lived in the oceans from the Carboniferous Period till the end of the Cretaceous Period (~360 – 66 million years ago). How they relate to other groups of crustaceans has been debated for more than a century. Cyclids are small (mostly < 2 cm) and thus hard to recognize. As a result, this group remains understudied in terms of diversity (55 species only) and ecology. Smaller individuals may have been parasites, but larger ones could...| The University of Alabama Museums
Join us for a special “Saturday in the Park” with Ms. Rosa! On Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., she’ll lead a hands-on program featuring Three Sisters gardening, traditional food preparation, and a discussion of textiles connected to these cultural practices. It’s a great opportunity to learn through storytelling, demonstration, and interactive activities.| The University of Alabama Museums
The ammonite Hoploscaphites nicolletii with a lateral injury on both sides (shell missing). From Tajika et al. (2025).| The University of Alabama Museums
Come grow and flow with the Alabama Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the spring! Challenge yourself to explore movement in a new way and in a new space. | The University of Alabama Museums
