Birmingham Attractions and Museums

Birmingham Zoo Offers Half Price Admission on MLK Day with Food Drive

How lucky is Birmingham to have a 122-acre home to almost 800 animals representing six continents? Founded in 1955, the Birmingham Zoo is the largest in the state of Alabama and ranks in the top ten percent of animal holding facilities in the … [Read more...] about Birmingham Zoo Offers Half Price Admission on MLK Day with Food Drive

Negro Southern League Museum celebrates 100th anniversary of The Negro Leagues

On January 17th, join The Negro Southern League Museum as it holds a virtual celebration for the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. This event is FREE and starts at 6:00 PM. You can register for this event HERE. If you're a … [Read more...] about Negro Southern League Museum celebrates 100th anniversary of The Negro Leagues

FREE tickets to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s MLK Day events

Hurry and get your FREE tickets to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's MLK Day events, happening all day on Monday, January 18th! This year, the event is being expanded in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines and limit attendance. … [Read more...] about FREE tickets to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s MLK Day events

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Offers Discounts and Free Admission in 2020

With Birmingham's rich history in the Civil Rights Movement during the '50s and '60s, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is the city's most well-known attraction. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget … [Read more...] about Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Offers Discounts and Free Admission in 2020

FREE Holiday Market at Vulcan Park

Kick-off the holiday season on Sunday, November 22 at a FREE holiday market at Vulcan Park. Hosted by GDR Event Rentals , Magic City Marketplace, and Vulcan Park and Museum, this event will bring you live music, food … [Read more...] about FREE Holiday Market at Vulcan Park

Phantom of the Opera at the Alabama Theatre on Oct. 25th

Looking for something different to do this Halloween season? How about a creepy, silent movie about a mad composer who plays a huge pipe organ while a real-life pipe organ accompanies it? Come on down to the Alabama Theatre for the 1925 version of 'The … [Read more...] about Phantom of the Opera at the Alabama Theatre on Oct. 25th

Welcome back to the Birmingham Museum of Art!

Welcome back to the Birmingham Museum of Art, which will reopen its doors on Tuesday, October 6th! New guidelines ADMISSION TO THE BMA CONTINUES TO BE FREE. The Birmingham Museum of Art is dedicated to keeping all patrons and employees safe during visits with … [Read more...] about Welcome back to the Birmingham Museum of Art!

2020 Walking Tour of Birmingham’s downtown churches, September 26th

Check out the 2020 Walking Tour of Birmingham's downtown churches this Saturday, September 26th. These tours are sponsored by The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Spire, and Protective Life Corporation. Participants will get to learn … [Read more...] about 2020 Walking Tour of Birmingham’s downtown churches, September 26th

Tannehill Trade Days are back this weekend!

Tannehill Trade Days are back this weekend! Tannehill State Park, located at 12632 Confederate Parkway in McCalla, hosts Tannehill Trade Days on the third weekend of each month. Tannehill hosts vendors from all over the state and offers an outdoor shopping … [Read more...] about Tannehill Trade Days are back this weekend!

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale 2020 on Sept. 12

It's time for the Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Fall Plant Sale 2020 on Sept. 12. Shop at the annual Fall Plant Sale at the Gardens from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM this Saturday in support of Birmingham Botanical Gardens' outreach programs, education programs, and … [Read more...] about Birmingham Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale 2020 on Sept. 12

Sidewalk Film Festival 2020 kicks off Monday night

The Sidewalk Film Festival 2020 kicks off Monday night! Starting on August 24th, the films are coming at you in a whole new way. Check their website HERE for lists of tickets that are available daily. Hurry, they're selling out fast! Building off the success of … [Read more...] about Sidewalk Film Festival 2020 kicks off Monday night

Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual

The next Birmingham Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual on Wednesday, July 29th. The popular weekly series was on hiatus while the gardens were closed, but it's back. Tune in from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to learn about his week's topic, Shade … [Read more...] about Botanical Gardens Lunch and Learn webinar goes virtual

Trivia Night with the Birmingham Zoo!

Hang out with friends on Tuesday, July 28th for ZOO TRIVIA NIGHT, hosted by the Birmingham Zoo! Starting at 7:00 PM, you can support the Birmingham Zoo, win prizes, and show off your knowledge of animal-related trivia. (Designed for ages 18 and older.) How … [Read more...] about Trivia Night with the Birmingham Zoo!