Alabama Museum of Natural History

The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, May 16 and will reopen on Monday, May 18. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Bryant Hanson

This weekend at @BirminghamZoo, @UAMNH led a "We Dig Dinos" program, spoke with visitors about fossils, and went on a Dino Safari during Community Science Weekend. Thanks to The Birmingham Zoo for having us!

The Alabama Museum of Natural History joined @BirminghamZoo for Community Science Weekend! wbrc.com/video/2026/04/…

On this #EarthDay, @UAMNH is celebrating #Alabama's #1 ranking in the United States for freshwater biodiversity! These species need our care and we encourage our visitors and community to support local conservation efforts and safeguard America's waters and natural heritage.

The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, April 18 and will reopen on Monday, April 20. Photo Credit: Jonathan M. Norris

Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History and University Recreation for Home Stretch Pilates on April 14, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Register Online: → bit.ly/4vpg6WX Photo Credit: Matthew Wood

The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, April 11. We will reopen on Monday, April 13.

Do you have Fossil FOMO? Our Fossil Excursions are selling out fast, but we still have available spots on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday, August 8! Register Online: → bit.ly/3Mbf8c2

This is no April Fools' joke! You can now register online for Alabama Museum of Natural History's Fossil Excursions! These trips often sell out and registrations are first-come, first-served. → bit.ly/3Mbf8c2

Looking for some family fun this summer? Registration for the Alabama Museum of Natural History's Fossil Excursions will open on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.! Register Online: → bit.ly/48i0cU8

Happy #StPatricksDay from @UAMNH! Make sure you take a good look at the “amateur sketch” to help the residents in the Crichton neighborhood spot the Mobile Leprechaun and find the gold!

During Spring Break (March 13-22, 2026), the Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed from Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, March 22, 2026. go.ua.edu/4aWqgWP Photo Credit: Jonathan M. Norris

Our next "Movement in the Museum" program is Sun Salutations Yoga on March 10 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Online registration is available until midnight on March 9: go.ua.edu/4b78xKX

Start feeling brighter with the Alabama Museum of Natural History and UA Recreation during Sun Salutations Yoga on March 10, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Register online: → bit.ly/3DI0GqN #Tuscaloosa #Yoga

Since February 27 is recognized as #PokemonDay, here's a look at the cards (which included holographic Shiny Pokemon Cards) that University of Alabama student Maddy Phillips (Madison Phillips Designs) created for our "Family Day at the Museum" event!

"Drawn from the Water" is an exhibit at @UAMNH that allows visitors to view select highlights of Joseph R. Tomelleri’s original drawings of Alabama fishes and gives visitors a chance to compare the actual specimen with its from-life drawing. go.ua.edu/4ryP7py

Thanks to everyone who put their cape on to visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History for this year's comic book-themed "Family Day at the Museum"! We hope you enjoyed learning about the connections between superheroes and research!

Today, Smith Hall will be closed until 1:00 p.m. and will open for @UAMNH's free "Family Day at the Museum" event from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. → bit.ly/4tCzIpo

Heroes aren’t born. They’re built. Join us at @UAMNH on February 21 from 1-4:00 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum”! This event is a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video Created By: UA Student Anna Mullins

Looking for something Marsh-velous to do this weekend? Join us at @UAMNH on February 21 from 1-4:00 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum”! This event is a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by @UofAlabama's Graduate Students. Video: UA Student Anna Mullins