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Alabama Museum of Natural History

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The mission of the Alabama Museum of Natural History is to broaden the knowledge of natural sciences and human culture through collections and quality programs of research, instruction, and service.

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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 from 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.

Address: 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
Phone: (205) 348-7550
State: Alabama
City: Tuscaloosa
Zip Code: 35487


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
An unplanned stop on a road trip, but definitely a great one! The museum was filled with great and interesting exhibits, and the gift shop was fairly priced.
7 years ago (06-03-2018)
Decent museum, lots of cool stuff but pretty small overall.
7 years ago (03-05-2018)
It was not very big but what they had was very interesting. It was beautiful and well maintained. And only a $2 admission.
8 years ago (21-12-2017)
Like everyone else says, cheap and small but has interesting artifacts. The interactive sand was really cool
7 years ago (28-01-2018)
Really neat museum! Super friendly staff. The kids had a great time.
8 years ago (30-06-2017)
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