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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Address: 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Housed in the restored Carver Theatre, the Jazz Hall of Fame features instruments and memorabilia of Alabama jazz greats. Legends such as Lionel Hampton, W.C. Handy and Nat "King" Cole are among some of the Alabama natives honored here.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Address: 520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
This museum's galleries will lead you through the era of segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. Multimedia exhibitions depict dramatic events which took place in Birmingham and other cities. The museum also serves as a research facility on human rights issues and hosts many educational seminars.
Address: 2000 8th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
The museum boasts an excellent permanent collection of over 16,000 works, including impressive works from the Kress Collection of Renaissance paintings. You'll find many examples of English decorative art and French and Eastern art. The multilevel sculpture garden features contemporary works. The museum is constantly...
Address: 200 19th St N, City Center, Birmingham, AL 35203
A hands-on science and learning center that has a focused mission to make the study of science exciting and to make technology more understandable. An IMAX theater with heart stopping shows is a popular feature, as are several colorful, living aquariums. Prices below are for exhibits or the IMAX theater; discounted...
Address: 4343 73rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35206
Over 80 years of aviation history are highlighted for the aviation buff. Engines, models and memorabilia. Early aircraft include a Huff Daland crop duster, the first plane of Delta Airlines and a 1910 Curtis Pusher.
