Alabama Museum of Natural History

Alabama Museum of Natural History Celebrating Alabama’s natural history through exhibitions, collections, and quality programs!
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Located at the core of the University of Alabama Campus in historic Smith Hall, the Alabama Museum of Natural History is a supporting service essential to learning and quality of life at the University of Alabama. The Museum provides an appropriate setting for teaching, research, creative activity and service for students and visitors. Experience the natural diversity of Alabama through exhibits f

rom the Age of Dinosaurs, the Coal Age, and the Ice Age. View the displays of geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, ethnology, history, and photography. See the Hodges meteorite, the only meteorite known to have struck a human, and the State Fossil of Alabama: Basilosaurus cetoides.

06/13/2026

Fossil Excursion season has begun! Who’s excited to go to the creek?

Summer 2026 excursions with the Alabama Museum of Natural History are sold out and the waitlist is full. Sign up for the Museum’s newsletter for info about next year’s trips and free events! → https://bit.ly/4x5A9L0

New merch just crashed down at the Alabama Museum of Natural History! We’re thrilled to feature local artist Bailey Made...
06/10/2026

New merch just crashed down at the Alabama Museum of Natural History! We’re thrilled to feature local artist Bailey Made Art’s works of native Alabama icons. Visit the Museum and grab a postcard, print, mug, or sticker before they go extinct! 🦖

06/02/2026

Our newest exhibit overhaul at the Alabama Museum of Natural History has finally crashed down! that Alabama is home to the only meteorite in recorded history to have hit a person?

In addition to new images and primary source documents, the Hodges’ 1941 Philco Radio is back on display for the first time in over seven years! Come visit the “Star that Fell on Alabama” and learn more about the wonders both in and out of this world! 💫

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men + women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. 🇺🇸 Let us unite in gratitude & reflect on their bravery, as we strive to uphold the values they fought to protect. Today, we stand united in remembrance. ❤️

05/18/2026
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, May 16 and will reopen on Monday, May 18.Photo Credit:...
05/15/2026

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

Due to severe weather today, the Alabama Museum of Natural History's operations have been suspended. The Museum will be ...
05/06/2026

Due to severe weather today, the Alabama Museum of Natural History's operations have been suspended. The Museum will be closed for the rest of the day and reopen tomorrow with our regular hours.

⚠️ Severe Weather Update
UA operations will be suspended today at 2:30 p.m.
All classes (including online) are canceled, and campus facilities will close.
🌪️ Storm shelters will open if a tornado watch is issued.
📢 UA Alerts will be sent during watches/warnings.
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04/30/2026

Congratulations to all of The University of Alabama students graduating this weekend who worked, interned, and volunteered with The University of Alabama Museums! We appreciate you sharing your talents with our UA and Tuscaloosa communities and can't wait to see what you do in your next chapter!

04/26/2026

This weekend at The Birmingham Zoo, the Alabama Museum of Natural History 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 The Birmingham Zoo for Community Science Weekend to talk to Zoo visitors ab...
04/25/2026

The Alabama Museum of Natural History joined The Birmingham Zoo for Community Science Weekend to talk to Zoo visitors about fossils!

Birmingham Zoo community science weekend

Address

Smith Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL
35487

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12053487550

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