520 16th Street North (205) 328-9696 10 AM – 5 PM Tue – Sat; 1 PM – 5 PM Sun – Free Admission on Sunday www.bcri.org
State-of-the-art, multi-media facility housing exhibitions of historical events from post-World War I racial segregation to present-day racial progress. Group tours are available. Admission is charged, with special rates for seniors and college students. Students 17 and under are free.
The Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 8th Avenue North (205) 254-2565 10 AM – 5 PM Tue – Sat; Noon – 5 PM Sun www.artsbma.org
One of the finest regional museums in the United States, the BMA houses a diverse collection of more than 17,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times, presenting a rich panorama of cultures featuring extensive holdings of Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American Art.
Malcolm’s Reading Room is located on the ground floor of the Masonic Temple building in Birmingham ’s historic 4th Avenue District. Concentrating on African-American books and products, often difficult to locate in a typical bookstore, other offerings include music and art by local independent musicians and artists. Named after the son of the bookstore's owners, Malcolm's Reading Room also includes a children’s reading area.
Matt Jones Gallery 2830 6th Avenue South (205) 521-6656 10 AM – 6 PM Tue – Fri; 10 AM – 3 PM Sat www.mattjonesgallery.com
An inspiring gallery featuring artists who specialize in a range of techniques including acrylic, oil painting, watercolors and other forms of experimentation. Matt Jones Gallery is an exceptional facility for any event. Extremely spacious, it offers a welcoming sense of allure with amenities such as a Brazilian wood bar and stage. Call us today to receive more details on amenities and availability.
McWane Science Center & IMAX Dome Theatre 200 19th Street North (205) 714-8300 10 AM – 6 PM Mon – Sat; 12 PM – 6 PM Sun School Year Hours: 9 AM–5 PM Mon–Fri; 10 AM–6 PM Sat; 12 PM–6 PM Sun www.mcwane.org
Now Bigger and Brainier Than Ever! Enjoy a full day of fun at McWane Science Center, the South's premier science center. Easy to find in the heart of Birmingham, it features over 200,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits, amazing aquariums, live shows, incredible fossils and artifacts, and a giant screen IMAX® Dome Theater. In a family-friendly atmosphere, kids of all ages can discover the fun of science - how it solves problems and how it helps us understand ourselves and our world. Visit McWane Science Center today, where we specialize in smart fun for everyone!
Sacred Arts Gallery at First Presbyterian Church 4th Avenue North, at Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. (205) 322-5469 Worship: 11 AM Sunday www.firstpresbyterianbirmingham.org
A Home in the Heart of the City since 1872. A place where; the needs of people meet the power of God; all are welcomed and valued; strangers become friends; serving others changes lives. Dr. John C. Bush, Interim Senior Pastor. Free parking in deck at 4th Avenue North & 22nd St.