Museums & Libraries

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Get Creeped Out at the UA ArBOOretum Oct. 29

Come learn about all of the sinister plants and animals of Alabama and trick-or-treat the grounds of the UA Arboretum.

photograph of the exterior of the historic Gorgas House

Haunting at the Museum Offers Spooky Fun for All Ages

The Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum are teaming up to provide Halloween fun for all ages through Haunting at the Museum Oct. 24-28.

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Renowned Artists, Craftsmen Featured at Moundville Festival

Nationally acclaimed artists, craftsmen and educators will highlight the 2022 Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 12-15.

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UA, Auburn Fans Clash in Citizen Science Competition

A new competition aims to excite everyone’s inner scientist by bringing the gridiron competition of the Iron Bowl into the realm of citizen science.

fireworks over the Black Warrior River

Get Out and About This July 

Look no further for things to do and ways to beat the heat in July.

A set of lockers with softball equipment in them.

New Exhibit Celebrates 25 Years of Softball

A new exhibit at the Paul W. Bryant Museum honors the players and coaches of the first 25 years of softball at the Capstone.

Two students, one male and one female, hold up a poster that says "Black Warrior Film Festival"

For Your Enjoyment: Movies, Music and a Bunch of Bugs

Looking for something to do this coming week? Here’s some inspiration.

The Bama Bug Fest poster with general information

Bama Bug Fest Returns In-Person at New Location

Bama Bug Fest will return in-person to celebrate the diversity and benefits of arthropods at the Alabama Museum of Natural History April 9. 

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7 Alabama Attractions to Explore Near Tuscaloosa 

From world-class museums to majestic parks, the state of Alabama has a lot to offer. Here are just a few of the many attractions within a two-hour drive of UA’s campus.

A man flint knapping an antler

UA Moundville Archaeological Park Hosts Knap-In March 4-5

The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park will host stone tool makers and flint knappers from around the nation during its annual Knap-In March 4-5.