The Alabama Museum of Natural History is the state's oldest natural history museum and is essential to learning and quality of life at The University of Alabama. #RollTidehttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3muzfi7rwjc2eWe need volunteers to help out with "Alabama Fossil Fest" on September 12. They have several shifts available and light refreshments will be provided for volunteers. Fill out our online form: → go.ua.edu/4yuD8fS08 Sep 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzfi7rwjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3msydcufvss2uDive into Alabama's prehistoric past! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our annual "Alabama Fossil Fest" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus. Full details at the link below. https://almnh.museums.ua.edu/alabama-fossil-fest/13 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msydcufvss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3msbijrquh22hTo celebrate another semester starting at The University of Alabama, we are excited to announce the student-only Fossil Excursion on Saturday, August 29! This opportunity is $25 per person and for currently enrolled UA students who are 18 or older. Register: → bit.ly/456DbkJ04 Aug 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbijrquh22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mr3xx44pls2fField tested and paleontologist approved! Check out our new whale-y cool hats in the Alabama Museum of Natural History gift shop. We have this style in UA red and khaki. Hurry and grab one before they go extinct! Shout out to The Logo Station for helping our vision come to life!20 Jul 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3xx44pls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mp2ioaific2lToday, we are at the Pinson Public Library to share our "We Dig Dinos" program and enjoyed meeting Socks the Library Cat! See the programs through the Alabama Museum of Natural History's Educator's Resource Guide. → bit.ly/4y58vyf24 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2ioaific2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mo73zbsaas2rThe Hodges’ 1941 Philco Radio is back on display at the Alabama Museum of Natural History for the first time in over seven years! Visit the “Star that Fell on Alabama” and learn more about the wonders both in and out of this world! https://youtube.com/shorts/7qrfn7-2Ku0?si=7FrfQPhX8keH5W7v13 Jun 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo73zbsaas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mnwxhwh7n22oNew merch just crashed down at the Alabama Museum of Natural History! We’re thrilled to feature Bailey Made Art Co. works of native Alabama icons. Visit the Museum and grab a postcard, print, mug, or sticker before they go extinct! 🦖10 Jun 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwxhwh7n22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mke5v6djmk2oThe Alabama Museum of Natural History joined the Birmingham Zoo for Community Science Weekend! https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/04/24/birmingham-zoo-community-science-weekend/25 Apr 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mke5v6djmk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mk4gpe5hwk2kOn this #EarthDay, we are celebrating #Alabama's #1 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.22 Apr 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4gpe5hwk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mjpsslatvs2dThe Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, April 18 and will reopen on Monday, April 20. Photo Credit: Jonathan M. Norris17 Apr 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpsslatvs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mijj3oguv22nDo you have Fossil FOMO? Our Fossil Excursions are selling out fast, but we still have available spots on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday, August 8! Register Online: → bit.ly/3Mbf8c202 Apr 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijj3oguv22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mih2pb32vk2yThis is no April Fools' joke! You can now register online for Alabama Museum of Natural History's Fossil Excursions! These trips often sell out and registrations are first-come, first-served. → bit.ly/3Mbf8c201 Apr 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih2pb32vk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mif2an2sfs2dLooking for some family fun this summer? Registration for the Alabama Museum of Natural History's Fossil Excursions will open on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.! Register Online: → bit.ly/48i0cU831 Mar 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif2an2sfs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mhbio3fbfk2zHappy #StPatricksDay from the Alabama Museum of Natural History! Make sure you take a good look at the “amateur sketch” to help the residents in the Crichton neighborhood spot the Mobile Leprechaun and find the gold!17 Mar 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbio3fbfk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mfuousurbk2aSince February 27 is recognized as #PokemonDay, here's a look at the cards (which included holographic Shiny Pokemon Cards) that University of Alabama student Maddy Phillips (Madison Phillips Designs) created for our "Family Day at the Museum" event!27 Feb 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuousurbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mfio6373422kThanks to everyone who put their cape on to visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History for this year's comic book-themed "Family Day at the Museum"! We hope you enjoyed learning about the connections between superheroes and research!23 Feb 2026 03:04 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfio6373422khttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mfcyv7dhhk26Heroes aren’t born. They’re built. Join us at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on February 21 from 1-4:00 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum”! This is a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video: UA Student Anna Mullins20 Feb 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcyv7dhhk26https://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mfachbytsc2jLooking for something Marsh-velous to do this weekend? Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History on February 21 from 1-4 p.m. for “Family Day”! This event is a free hands-on exploration of subjects studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video: UA Student Anna Mullins19 Feb 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfachbytsc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mf5l74w7tk2rDon’t be invisible and see us at the Alabama Museum of Natural History this February 21 from 1-4:00 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum”! This event is a free and family-friendly hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video: Anna Mullins18 Feb 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5l74w7tk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mf3wv7exjs2r“Family Day at the Museum” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History is going to be terrific! Join us on February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.! Enjoy a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama’s Graduate Students. Video: UA Student Anna Mullins18 Feb 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3wv7exjs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mezgxu5p322fActivate your Spider-Sense with us during "Family Day at the Museum" on February 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.! Enjoy a free hands-on exploration of subjects being studied by The University of Alabama's Graduate Students. Video Created by UA Student Anna Mullins17 Feb 2026 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mezgxu5p322fhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3merdey6tjc2iOur Education Intern, Sydney Garthus, interacted with fellow University of Alabama students to help them "fish for love"! This outreach opportunity celebrates Sydney's upcoming exhibit, "Drawn from the Water", which will be on display today through April 3 at the Alabama Museum of Natural History!13 Feb 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3merdey6tjc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3mdy2oxrh3s2u#OnThisDay 70 years ago, Autherine Lucy took the first steps towards a more equitable education. Smith Hall and the Alabama Museum of Natural History stood witness to this historic moment and our installation offers a portal between 1956 and 2026. These images will be on view beginning February 6.03 Feb 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdy2oxrh3s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3magbjcg6722iThe Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed from December 20, 2025 until January 2, 2026 when the Museum reopens for regular business hours.20 Dec 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3magbjcg6722ihttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m7v2wygbts23Thanks to everyone who visited the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our All Day Holiday Open House! We hope you enjoyed making custom buttons and ornaments, exploring our exhibits through the Scavenger Hunt, and seeing the Museum decorated for the holidays. #Museums #NaturalHistory #Alabama13 Dec 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7v2wygbts23https://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m7so5ecric2fVisit the Alabama Museum of Natural History today until 4:30 p.m. to create ornaments with dyes we make using Chemistry! We also have a Scavenger Hunt, cookies and hot chocolate, and buttons you can take home!12 Dec 2025 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7so5ecric2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m7iwl5g4y223Make sure you're on the Gneiss List by visiting the Alabama Museum of Natural History on December 12 for our All Day Holiday Open House! From 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., admission to the Museum will be free all day and we're and giving away bookmarks and festive buttons to take home!08 Dec 2025 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7iwl5g4y223https://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m7dfp35xjk2eThe Alabama Museum of Natural History invites visitors to our “All Day Holiday Open House” on December 12 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We'll be making ornaments, providing a Scavenger Hunt, and giving away buttons and bookmarks! Visit website: → bit.ly/48oawe306 Dec 2025 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7dfp35xjk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m6v4efequk2aOn this day in 1954, a meteorite blew a hole in Ann Hodges' roof, ricocheted off a large Philco radio, and struck her in the side (she survived). It contains fragments of the first things to make up our solar system. See it at the Alabama Museum of Natural History. → bit.ly/3F92ky930 Nov 2025 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6v4efequk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/almnh.bsky.social/post/3m44uqedhac2bThanks to everyone who visited the Alabama Museum of Natural History and the Gorgas House Museum to attend "Haunting at the Museums" and Mrs. Beatrice Aster's Garden Tea Party! We hope you enjoyed exploring history and science and solving the mystery! Photo Credit: Alisha Power and Rebecca Johnson26 Oct 2025 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:sqxigwkblbub3ajdtxkl5meu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m44uqedhac2b