Visit the Paul W. Bryant Museum on Saturday, September 11th for a Dynasty: By the Numbers Book Signing and chance to meet author, Brad Edwards! If you don’t have a copy of the book, we’ll have some for sale at the museum!
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Honorary Captain Autograph Signing
Visit the Paul W. Bryant Museum on September 11, 2021 from 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM to get autographs from Honorary Captains Thomas Boyd & Tommy Wilcox before the Alabama vs. Mercer football game!
Work Study Gallery Assistant Position at MWWTM!
The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is looking for a new Gallery Assistant! The position requires a University of Alabama student, who is motivated, creative, and responsible, is able to work on Saturdays, able to interact with the public, and is willing to help out with museum projects.
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UA Student Coffee Hour
Are you a University of Alabama student, who needs a break to refuel between classes? Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History to grab a FREE cup of coffee at our UA Museums Student Coffee Hour on September 8th at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM!
Get On Board Day 2021
This year, The University of Alabama’s Get Board on Board Day is August 26 at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm! Stop by the Quad (in front of the Gorgas Library) to visit with UA Museums and find out about our UA Student Membership opportunities!
Alabama Football Fan Favorites Autograph Signing
See some of your Alabama Football Fan Favorites and get their autographs at the Paul W. Bryant Museum on Saturday, August 28 from 10:30 AM until 12 PM Noon!
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IMLS Grant Awarded to Paleontology Collection
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $39,944 grant to the paleontology collections of the Alabama Museum of Natural History. The goal of this project is the rehousing, digitizing, and imaging of the historic invertebrate paleontology and type collections over the next two years starting in September.
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Woman in a Dress – Starts August 10th!
In an ongoing effort to highlight the many facets of Tuscaloosa’s history, the people of our shared past, and the research contributions of University of Alabama students, Woman in a Dress is the featured fall exhibition.
Crawly Caterpillars (FOX 6 News Interview)
Dr. John Abbott (Chief Curator & Director, Department of Museum Research & Collections) joined WBRC to discuss venomous caterpillars, how to identify them, and what you need to do if you do encounter one of these insects! Visit FOX 6 News’ website to watch the interview!
Hunting 80-million-year-old shark teeth in Alabama’s Black Belt
Tucker Bailey, 12, stands in ankle-deep water in Hale County, beaming from ear to ear and showing off his latest find. The creek he’s standing in is about 170 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, but the object in his hand in unmistakable: a small, black shark’s tooth.
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