Birmingham Museums and Art Galleries

(Birmingham, Alabama - AL, USA)

Birmingham, Alabama, is home to a small selection of notable museums and art galleries, which have become important attractions in their own right. The Birmingham Museum of Art is a particular highlight and stands on the Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard (formerly referred to as 8th Avenue North), where it houses important collections of historic art works from around the world. Numerous places of interest are to be found close by, such as the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium, the Jefferson Convention Complex, Linn Park, the Public Library, the School of Fine Arts and the Regions-Harbert Plaza.

Other museum highlights in Birmingham include the exciting McWane Center, which is located on 19th Street North, just a short stroll from the Alabama Theater, and is home to many hands-on scientific displays.

Birmingham Museum of Art

Address: 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama AL, 35203, USA
Tel: +1 205 254 2565
The largest museum of its type in the Southeast, the Birmingham Museum of Art has a surprisingly vast range of fine art from all corners of the world. This leading attraction is particularly proud of its American, Asian and French collections, as well as its extensive range of Wedgwood. The museum also has one of the most diverse Native American art collections in the country and has been awarded for its groundbreaking efforts at making arts available for appreciation by the visually impaired.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

McWane Center

Address: 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama AL, 35203, USA
Tel: +1 205 714 8300
Discover the wonderful world of science through the marvelous interactive displays at the enthralling McWane Center. With an amazing array of science experiments, equipment and multimedia exhibits, you'll get plenty of hands-on edutainment, while you can also sit back and absorb the fantastic sights and sounds at the IMAX theater.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00, seasonal variation
Admission: charge