Alabama Museum of Natural History

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

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

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.
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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!

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

04/22/2026

On this , the Alabama Museum of Natural History is celebrating 's number one ranking in the United States for freshwater biodiversity! These species need our care and we encourage our visitors and community to support local conservation efforts and safeguard America's waters and natural heritage for generations to come.

04/20/2026