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Did You Know Alabama Is Home To The World’s Largest Space Museum?

by Lisa Battles
on May 29
Aerial view of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center with a rocket display and mountains in the background at sunset.
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The Underrated Tour Every Alabama History Buff Needs To Add To Their Bucket List

by Lisa Battles
on May 13
Colorful wall display featuring various images and patterns related to the Clotilda exhibition and African history.
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The Gem Of A Museum That Celebrates Incredible Alabama Music History

by Lisa Battles
on Dec 27
A woman points at a jukebox while a baby sits on the floor, surrounded by music memorabilia in a museum exhibit.
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There Is A Unique Man-Made Wonder Hiding In This Small Town In Alabama

by Lisa Battles
on Nov 28
Aerial view of a large, green landscape featuring buildings, parking lots, and a pond surrounded by trees.
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One Of The Oldest Buildings In Alabama Was Originally A Masonic School And Eventually Served As A Civil War Hospital

by Jennifer Young
on Jul 26
Historic brick building with columns, surrounded by trees, featuring a stop sign in front and a grassy area.

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This History Museum In Alabama Has A 750-Year-Old Canoe On Display That Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

The Washington County History Museum in Alabama offers a captivating journey through the county's past with diverse collections and interactive displays.

by Jennifer Young
on Jul 7
A modern building with a blue roof, large windows, and an American flag in front, set against a partly cloudy sky.
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The Condé-Charlotte Museum Was Originally One Of The First Jails In Alabama

The Condé-Charlotte Museum in Mobile, Alabama, is a historic house museum that was once the city's first courthouse and jail, now showcasing antiques and period furnishings.

by Jennifer Young
on Jun 15
Historic two-story house with a white picket fence, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
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With Dozens Of Military Aircraft On Display, This Small Town Museum In Alabama Is A True Hidden Gem

by Jennifer Young
on Jun 6
Exterior of the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, featuring helicopters mounted on the building and a clear blue sky.
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You Can Touch Sharks And Stingrays At The McWane Science Center In Alabama

The McWane Science Center in Birmingham, Alabama, offers interactive exhibits including a popular Shark & Ray Touch Tank.

by Jennifer Young
on Jan 5
A modern building with a circular design, located at an intersection with traffic lights and trees nearby.
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It’s Bizarre To Think That Alabama Is Home To The World’s Largest Collection Of Motorcycles And Lotus Racecars, But It’s True

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, houses the world's largest motorcycle collection and a significant collection of Lotus racecars.

by Jennifer Young
on Nov 18
Aerial view of a modern building with a checkered pattern entrance, surrounded by greenery and parked cars.
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This Alabama Train Ride Leads To The Most Stunning Fall Foliage You’ve Ever Seen

by Jennifer Young
on Sep 1
A black and yellow vintage locomotive on a forested track, surrounded by autumn foliage.
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There’s A Park Right Next To A Children’s Museum In Alabama, Making For A Fun-Filled Family Outing

Deibert Park and the Children's Museum of the Shoals in Florence, Alabama, offer perfect family day trip destinations with outdoor activities and interactive exhibits.

by Jennifer Young
on Aug 24
A welcoming entrance to Delbert Park, featuring colorful buildings and lush greenery.
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Walk Through A Pioneer Village At This Unique Museum In Alabama

The Pioneer Museum of Alabama in Troy offers a unique glimpse into the state's pioneer heritage with various exhibits and structures.

by Jennifer Young
on Jul 18
Historic wooden buildings and a tent in a grassy area, surrounded by trees, with a sign listing nearby attractions.
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There’s A World History Museum In Alabama And It’s Full Of Fascinating Oddities, Artifacts, And More

The Berman Museum of World History in Anniston, Alabama, features a unique collection of over 8,000 artifacts from around the world, including WWI and WWII weapons, medieval armor, and Hitler's silver tea service.

by Jennifer Young
on Nov 13
Exterior view of the Berman Museum, featuring a parking lot with several cars and surrounding trees.
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Enjoy A Day Of Learning At Imagination Place, A Hands-On Children’s Museum In Alabama

Imagination Place in Gadsden, Alabama, is a hands-on children's museum offering interactive exhibits that teach kids how a city operates.

by Jennifer Young
on Oct 4
Historic red brick building with large windows, featuring a sign for "Marlinton Place" and parked cars in front.
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EarlyWorks Children’s Museum In Alabama Is The South’s Largest Hands-On History Museum

EarlyWorks Children's Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a hands-on learning experience for children aged 2 to 9 with interactive exhibits and historical storytelling.

by Jennifer Young
on Aug 11
A modern building with columns and large windows, surrounded by trees and a brick walkway under a cloudy sky.
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Alabama’s Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Features The World’s Largest And Coolest Motorcycle Collection

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Alabama, houses the world's largest motorcycle collection and an extensive Lotus collection.

by Jennifer Young
on May 14
Modern building with large glass windows, a checkered pavement, and a motorcycle parked outside.
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Explore An Indoor Forest And More At The Nationally Recognized Cook Museum Of Natural Science In Alabama

The Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, Alabama, offers interactive exhibits and is a top destination for family day trips.

by Jennifer Young
on Feb 17
Modern building of the Cook Museum of Natural Science, featuring large windows and landscaped grounds under a blue sky.
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The Museum Of Medical Oddities In Alabama Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

The Mobile Medical Museum in Alabama offers a unique collection of over 5,000 medical documents and artifacts, housed in the historic Vincent-Doan-Walsh House.

by Jennifer Young
on Dec 10
A historic building with a sign for the Mobile Medical Museum, surrounded by green grass and trees.
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Drive-Thru Museum Is One Of The Strangest Places You Can Go In Alabama

The Drive-Thru Museum in Seale, Alabama, offers a unique and quirky art experience where visitors can view bizarre and fascinating displays from their cars.

by Elisa Regulski
on Nov 2
A colorful "DRIVE THRU" sign welcomes visitors to a quirky roadside attraction featuring a vintage trailer.
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Alabama’s Hands-On Children’s Museum Of The Shoals Just Opened Back Up And You’ll Want To Take Your Kids

The Children's Museum of the Shoals in Florence, Alabama, offers a variety of hands-on activities and venues for children of all ages.

by Jennifer Young
on Oct 29
A colorful, two-story house with a green exterior and red accents, surrounded by a lawn and a sign for visiting hours.
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Alabama’s McWane Science Center Is An Award-Winning, Hands-On Museum That Offers Something For Everyone

The McWane Science Center in Birmingham, Alabama, offers interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater, making it a top museum in the state.

by Jennifer Young
on May 27
Exterior view of the McWane Science Center, featuring the IMAX Dome Theater entrance and a nearby tree.
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These 9 Museums Honor Some Of Alabama’s Most Notable People And You’ll Want To Visit

Alabama features several museums named after notable people, showcasing artifacts and memorabilia from their lives.

by Jennifer Young
on Mar 20
Exterior of the Hank Williams Museum, featuring blue awnings and a historical marker in front.
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The MOOseum Is A Quirky Museum That Celebrates Alabama’s Cattle Farming

The MOOseum in Montgomery, Alabama, offers unique and educational displays about the state's cattle farming industry, making it a fun destination for families.

by Jennifer Young
on Feb 20
Sign for "The MOOseum," a children's educational center in Montgomery, Alabama, featuring a cartoon cow illustration.
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The Only Meteorite In History To Ever Hit A Human Being Is On Display At The Alabama Museum Of Natural History

The Alabama Museum of Natural History in Tuscaloosa offers a variety of exhibits, including the unique Hodges Meteorite, which is the only meteorite known to have hit a human.

by Jennifer Young
on Feb 10
Historic building with a grand entrance, large windows, and decorative columns, surrounded by trees and flowers.