The museum now exhibits in the new Dennis G. Pappas Historical Collections Gallery, located on the second floor of Lister Hill Library.
Want to schedule a gallery or collections tour? Contact curator Christina McClellan at mcclelcm@uab.edu to make an appointment.
About
The Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supports UAB and broader communities through the stewardship of health sciences' objects and histories, with an emphasis on Alabama, and through educational opportunities, engaging exhibitions, and thoughtful collecting. The scope of the collection includes, but is not limited to, the following fields: medicine, nursing, ophthalmology, dentistry, public health and allied health.
Exhibits
Navigating Communication: Breaking Invisible Barriers, the inaugural exhibition of the Dennis G. Pappas Historical Collections Gallery, explores vision and hearing loss and contributes to understanding the lived experiences of the Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind communities. The exhibit is open through August 2025.
Visit
The museum now exhibits in the Dennis G. Pappas Historical Collections Gallery, located on the second floor of Lister Hill Library.
Want to schedule a gallery or collections tour? Contact curator Christina McClellan at mcclelcm@uab.edu to make an appointment, or contact the museum at 205.934.2355 or medicalmuseum@uab.edu