Birmingham Attractions and Museums

4th Annual Festival of Tulips in Montevallo

American Village is home to the 4th annual Festival of Tulips in Montevallo where 100,000 tulips are blooming in every color RIGHT NOW! Having opened on February 22nd, with a delay due to inclement weather, the Festival of Tulips will continue as long as the flowers are in bloom. You can check their Tulip Watch Page Hereto see what's currently blooming, and check closings due to weather conditions. Take some tulips home! Choose which colors to take … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Tulips in Montevallo

FREE Admission at Birmingham Museum of Art

Admission to the Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the finest regional museums in the United States, is free to the public. The museum's mission statement, "to spark the creativity, imagination, and liveliness of Birmingham by connecting all its citizens to the experience, meaning, and joy of art," is supported by over 24,000 works of art including paintings, sculptures, decorative art, artifacts, drawings, and prints available for viewing in the … [Read more...] about FREE Admission at Birmingham Museum of Art

Discounts and Free Admission at Birmingham Museums

Birmingham, the largest city in the state of Alabama, is home to several nationally-ranked museums. Offering family-friendly fun and educational interactive exhibits, most of the museums in the area are open throughout the year. Free museum days and free events will always be on Birmingham On the Cheap's event calendar, so be sure to subscribe for our daily email so you won't miss a chance to save some money on an outing for the whole family. Birmingham … [Read more...] about Discounts and Free Admission at Birmingham Museums

TOP TEN Free Things To Do in Birmingham, Alabama

On a budget in Birmingham? We've got you covered with these free things to do in the Magic City. From family-friendly attractions to romantic date nights, live your best life in Birmingham on a budget with our list of fun, interesting, (and did we mention FREE?) FREE! activities. Explore Birmingham's history, terrain, and entertainment venues, all while pinching your pennies. 1. Walk the Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail Starting at Kelly Ingram Park … [Read more...] about TOP TEN Free Things To Do in Birmingham, Alabama

From Page to Stage; How to get a free ticket to a show at Birmingham Children’s Theatre

Birmingham Children's Theatre, operating from the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), is one of the nation's largest and most established professional theatre companies for kids. Since 1947, BCT has brought the magic of theatre and educational art experiences to over thirteen million children. They bring their quality entertainment to young audiences through three theatre spaces in the BJCC; the 150-seat Dominick Studio Theatre, the Wee Folks Theatre … [Read more...] about From Page to Stage; How to get a free ticket to a show at Birmingham Children’s Theatre

Turn your thumb green with cheap and free events at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, located at 2612 Lane Park Rd. in Birmingham, is made up of 67.5 acres filled with more than 30 beautiful gardens. The gardens are classified into three categories: Garden of Collections, made up of specific species, Gardens of Nature, featuring plants native to the Southeastern US, and Gardens of Culture, focusing on design styles. Admission to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is FREE and the hours are from dawn to dusk every day of … [Read more...] about Turn your thumb green with cheap and free events at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Zoo Offers MLK Day Discounts 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 nation. With its newest signature exhibits, Trails of Africa and Asian Passage (coming soon), visitors can see everything from fine-feathered friends (over 300 bird species), ferocious felines (no itty-bitty kitties here), … [Read more...] about Birmingham Zoo Offers MLK Day Discounts With Food Drive

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Offers Discounts and Free Admission

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. The BCRI serves as the cornerstone of the Civil Rights District beside the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park (both free to visitors). The building, which was designed by New York architect Max Bond features a self-guided tour of the permanent exhibits which include the Human Rights … [Read more...] about Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Offers Discounts and Free Admission