Vulcan Park & Museum
The icon of our city and one of the best views in town, the Vulcan park and museum sits atop red mountain and gives you that city view from the clouds and a lovely place to picnic at sunset.
Birmingham Zoo
Visit over 180 species of exquisite animals from 6 continent across the impressive span of 122 acres of land. The Birmingham Zoo boasts approximately 550 animals and is a pleasant experience during all seasons of the year due to the moderate climate of the southeast region.
McWane Science Center
This one's not just for kids. The Mcwane Science Center is packed full of playtime, experiments, visual stimulation, and sensory magic. It's truly a STEM paradise for learning and academic exploration without the classroom and teach. Whether it's a field trip, a birthday party, or just a visit with the family, the McWane Center is sure to inspire.
Negro Southern League Museum
Initially established in 1920, the Negro Southern League was a league of African-American businessmen and baseball enthusiasts that supported and fed more players into the major leagues than any other region. Tour this museum and learn about the rich baseball history behind the Birmingham Barons.
Birmingham Museum of Art
Exhibitions, galleries, collections, events, and more! The Birmingham Museum of Art has it all to get all your creative juices flowing. Whether you're looking for a lovely evening of observing beauty or looking to try your hand at a new skill, the BMA is where you want to be.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Have a need for speed? Go watch a race, view incredible collections of Lotus, over 97 Harleys, Formula1 cars, and more. You can even rent the space for an event. Dare we say there's something fast and furious at every turn?
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a cultural and educational research center that promotes a comprehensive understanding for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham.
Splash Adventure
No, you don't have to drive all the way to Six Flags over GA to get your thrills in. Right on the outskirts of Bham is our very own theme park, Alabama Adventure. Ok, maybe a little smaller in scale but did we mention there's a water park too? A mid-July day at Splash Adventure is a great way to beat the heat.
Southern Museum of Flight
As one of the largest aviation museums in our country's southeast, the Southern Museum of Flight is focused on showcasing the history and innovation in aviation with over 100 aircraft displays, intriguing biographies, and educational services.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
An iconic national historic landmark, Sloss Furnace sits in the heart of the city on 1st Ave and gives reason to why Birmingham is often referred to as the Steel City.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame was home to five of the top fifteen of ESPN's top 100 athletes of the centure: Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl Lewis. This 33,000 square foot museum also houses over 5,000 sports artifacts, stories, and wins chronicled over Alabama's long, celebrated sports history.