Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians at the Alabama Wildlife Center. This opportunity allows you to meet our resident snakes, lizard, turtle, and frogs up close and personal. During this event, you’ll learn about the diverse species we care for, including their habitats, behaviors, diets, and conservation statuses. Our knowledgeable staff will […]

Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring the pottery wheel and various techniques to create functional cups, bowls or mugs. Students will receive instruction through each step of the throwing process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. This class is for teens ages 13-16. This class […]

Christmas comes early this year as we gather for “Christmas in July” at Shades! Preschoolers and their families are invited to come dressed in their favorite Christmas PJs and enjoy a night of festive holiday fun, including a live nativity, cookie decorating, ornament making, snowball fights, pictures with Santa, Chick-fil-A nuggets, and so much more. […]

Before she was a hit-maker and music legend, Carole King was Carole Klein, a teenage songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful is the story of her journey from a high school dreamer to a trailblazer in a male-dominated profession. Along the way, she befriends fellow writer Cynthia Weil, fights convention, and finds her own definition of success. […]

Come see the Weinermobile at the McWane Science Center!

Mine your own gemstones at Cook Museum! The mining bags are available for purchase in the Courtyard.

Enjoy red, white and blue all-American family fun this summer at the American Village. The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army. Read the Village Gazette upon your arrival at the Visitors Center to find out […]

Before she was a hit-maker and music legend, Carole King was Carole Klein, a teenage songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful is the story of her journey from a high school dreamer to a trailblazer in a male-dominated profession. Along the way, she befriends fellow writer Cynthia Weil, fights convention, and finds her own definition of success. […]

Mine your own gemstones at Cook Museum! The mining bags are available for purchase in the Courtyard.

Enjoy red, white and blue all-American family fun this summer at the American Village. The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army. Read the Village Gazette upon your arrival at the Visitors Center to find out […]

Join us for an enlightening experience at the Alabama Wildlife Center’s “Hawk Talk” event! This unique opportunity allows you to meet some of our resident hawks up close and learn fascinating details about their species. During “Hawk Talk,” our expert staff will provide in-depth information about each featured hawk, including their natural habitats, behaviors, diets, […]