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One of the largest libraries in the Southeast, with a main site and 19 branches.

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McWane Center

See world wonders in action. Exciting science center offers hands-on exhibits, larger-than-life IMAX®

Birmingham, AL Exhibits

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum

Original memorabilia from 200+ inductees, including Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, boxer Joe Louis, track and field greats Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis. 2 Heisman trophies, 3

Birmingham, AL Museums

The Wildlife Center

Clinic for orphaned and injured native wildlife, plus educational facility to foster appreciation of Alabama'

Birmingham, AL Wildlife Refuges

Aquatic Gardens

From large waterfalls to quiet streams, plus Birmingham'

Birmingham, AL Gardens

Birmingham Museum of Art

Largest municipal museum in Southeast. Permanent collection of 22,000+ objects dating from ancient to modern times, various cultures. Highlights: Asian, European and American collections, outdoor sculpture garden, Wedgwood, Kress Collection. Terrace Café, museum store.

Birmingham, AL Museums

Things to do near Birmingham, AL

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center

The only Mercedes-Benz museum outside of Germany. Several vintage Mercedes vehicles on display. Reservation recommended for p...

Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion

Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1861 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate ...

Kirkwood Mansion

One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the South. Possibly most photographed antebellum home (ca. 1860) ...

Gorgas House

Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879-1953. One of 4 buildings to survive Civil War. ...