Prepare for getting back into the classroom with the Moundville Education Department! On August 3 from 10 am until 2 pm, visitors are invited to learn how archaeologists use math, science, social studies, and an array of other academic disciplines to explore the history of Alabama. We will have mock excavations, flint knapping, and an atlatl throwing range. Complete each station to earn your Alabama Junior Archaeological sticker. All Ages are welcome and activities are geared towards K-12. Admission This […]

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The University of Alabama Museums house several million items from prehistoric fossils to ancient tools to animal specimens of all sorts to sports memorabilia – and pretty much anything in between. Visitors can see many of these items on display, but the public exhibits only scratch the surface of what UA Museums’ department of museum research and collections manages. These items are used by researchers, including students, from around the world and also for teaching and outreach. Read the full article over […]

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Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Dylan Taylor of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be giving a talk about the snake diversity of Alabama with a focus on snake conservation, identification, and safety around venomous species. The program will be held inside the Jones Archaeological Museum. Immediately following the […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Snakes of Alabama (July 13)

Happy 4th of July from The University of Alabama Museums! We’d like to help make it easier to know when our museums are closed and when they will be reopening.

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Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, visitors are invited to join Rosa Hall inside the Jones Archaeological Museum for a Three Sisters Garden presentation. Admission This program is free with paid park admission. Location This program will take place inside the Jones Archaeological Museum. Moundville is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Three Sisters Garden (June 29)

Join us at the Gorgas House Museum on June 8 and June 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to get hands-on experience working with historic writing utensils and learn how to make your own wax seal! Children of all ages are welcome to participate. All materials will be provided at no cost. Location The Gorgas House Museum is located at 810 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Check out our Directions page for parking info and a map. Directions The Gorgas […]

Read More from June 22: Make Your Own Historical Letter With Wax Seals

Effective July 1, 2024, our Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum will close to the public following recently announced changes to the facility where we are housed. Thank you to our visitors and the community for your support over the last 13 years. Since its founding on December 13, 2011, the Museum has always strived to uphold its mission to broaden the knowledge of transportation related topics that gave rise to the City of Tuscaloosa’s development and human culture through exhibits […]

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Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Bill Skinner will be demonstrating the use of several types of tool and weapon technologies. These demonstrations will include the atlatl and the bow and arrow as well as ancient toolmaking traditions, such as flint knapping. Participants can take turns practicing with ancient tools. Anyone […]

Read More from June 15: Saturday in the Park (Tools and Weapons)

Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening and more! On Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Tammy Beane will be demonstrating Native American pottery firing techniques and teaching the craft of replicating Southeastern pottery traditions. Make your own piece of pottery to take home! Pottery materials will be available while supplies last. All are welcome to observe. Admission This program is free with paid park admission. […]

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Grow your love of nature at The University of Alabama Arboretum! Participants will explore the significance of plants and nature through gardening. We will meet at the Arboretum. This program is geared for Grades 3-4. Date/Time Our Junior Naturalist Program is available on May 29, 2024 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm. Cost The cost for this program is $8 per child and adult pair. How to Register Fill out our online form to pre-register. For questions, contact Joyia Davis at joyia.davis@ua.edu or 205-348-6383. […]

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