welcome Plan Your Visit Admission to the Museum is always free. Enjoy works by many notable artists as well as ArtWorks, an interactive gallery designed to introduce young visitors to art through experiential learning. Become a Member Enjoy all the benefits and privileges that the Museum offers. With a variety of events and classes for children and adults, the Museum provides fun for the entire family. Bearing Witness On the occasion of the Bicentennial, the Museum will hold a symposium that will celebrate the rich visual arts traditions of the state—from the creations of Alabama’s native peoples to those of today. exhibitions Laquita Thomson: Taking Flight This exhibition highlights works by artist Laquita Thomson, specifically those inspired by the aerial aspects of nature and man’s ever-evolving relationship to the skies. On view through October 13, 2019. History, Labor, Life The Prints of Jacob Lawrence provides a comprehensive overview of the printmaking oeuvre by influential American artist Jacob Lawrence with more than 90 works produced from 1963–2000. On view through October 27, 2019. Picturing the South Come see photographs from the Museum’s permanent collection that document the ways in which photographers have viewed the South and Southern people in the last century. On view through September 1, 2019. events Make Your Event Unforgettable The Museum is a great place to host your next event, and our Special Events Coordinator can create an occasion you and your guests will remember! Weekend Tours Learn more about the art on view at the Museum in these free docent-led tours offered at 1 PM the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month. Cell Phone Tour Take the Museum’s cell phone audio tour on your next visit. Featuring artists, curators, and students these tours offer insights into the works on view. education Earth's Heart Visit ArtWorks on Thursday afternoons to learn about different cultures. Young learners will be introduced to the basic greetings, visual arts, music, clothing, and traditions of the country in focus. Tales for Tots Perfect for kids ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregivers, this free program helps develop early learning and fine motor skills through storytelling and a simple craft. Short Course Bringing together curators and artists, Short Course is an opportunity to take a deep dive into our special exhibitions as well as our permanent collection.
