Alabama Museum of Natural History

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

Don’t be invisible and see us at @UAMNH this Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum”! This event is a free and family-friendly hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by @uofalabama's Graduate Students. Video: Anna Mullins

.@UAMNH & @UAGradSchool are inviting YOU to Family Day at the Museum 🥳 This year’s superhero & comic book-themed event will offer visitors the chance to connect with research actively being done on campus! Save the date → Saturday, Feb. 21, 1-4pm. More: go.ua.edu/4qFARdk

“Family Day at the Museum” at @UAMNH is going to be terrific! Join us on February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.! Enjoy a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video: UA Student Anna Mullins

Activate your Spider-Sense with @UAMNH at our "Family Day at the Museum" event on February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.! Enjoy a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by @uofalabama's Graduate Students. Video Created by UA Student Anna Mullins

Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our free superhero and comic book-themed “Family Day at the Museum” which will be on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. → bit.ly/4tCzIpo #Tuscaloosa #RollTide #UniversityOfAlabama

Our Education Intern, Sydney Garthus, interacted with fellow @UofAlabama students at the Student Center to help them "fish for love"! This outreach opportunity celebrates Sydney's upcoming exhibit, "Drawn from the Water", which will be on display today through April 3 at @UAMNH!

Last chance to register online for "Movement in the Museum" is today at 5:00 p.m.! Self-Love Pilates will be taught at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on February 10 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. → bit.ly/3DI0GqN

Author and historian Mike Bunn is giving a free presentation titled “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era” at @uofalabama's Math and Science Education Building on February 28 at 11:00 a.m. → bit.ly/44PzkqA

#OnThisDay 70 years ago, Autherine Lucy took the first steps towards a more equitable education. Smith Hall and @UAMNH stood witness to this historic moment and our new installation offers a portal between 1956 and 2026. These images will be on view beginning February 6.

The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed all day on Monday, January 26.