Haunted house? Ghost stories bring history to life at Gorgas House Museum
After 197 years, the Gorgas House Museum still draws crowds as they transform haunted tales into education.
Museums & Libraries
UA Museums celebrates Halloween with event inspired by Hodges Meteorite
UA Museums will host “Haunting at the Museums: Otherworldly Encounters” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum Oct. 27.
Moundville Native American Festival celebrates ‘Year of the Crawfish’
This year’s theme is “Year of the Crawfish: Big Changes Start with Small Beings.”
Alabama Fossil Fest dives into Alabama’s prehistoric past
Alabama’s prehistoric past comes to life as fossil sharks, ancient sea creatures and hands-on discoveries take center stage at Alabama Fossil Fest.
Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Lithic Arts Festival
Moundville Archaeological Park will host the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival, formerly the Knap-In, March 6-7.
Academic Avengers Assemble for UA’s Family Day at the Museum
Family Day at the Museum will feature hands-on exploration of subjects studied by UA graduate students.
Celebrate the Holidays with Free UA Museums Events
UA Museums invites visitors to enjoy the holidays with free events at three locations.
UA Museums to Host 3 Halloween Events
UA Museums is set to host three mysterious and spooky events that are free and for all ages.
Meet the Saban Crab: UA Scientists Discover Ancient Species in Alabama
A new UA study of 65-million-year-old crab and shrimp fossils from central Alabama yielded multiple species and genera new to science.
Moundville Native American Festival Celebrates ‘Year of the Hawk’
Moundville Archaeological Park will celebrate the cultures and histories of Native Americans at this annual festival.