InUSA Museums
Smith Hall, Univ of AL, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-7550
Anthropology and ethnology (origins of man), archaeology, ichthyology
(fish), mineralogy, paleontology (fossils), herpetology (reptiles
& amphibians), botany (plants), mammalogy, ornithology (birds),
entomology (insects). Tue-Sat 10-4:30. $
Battle-Friedman House
1010 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-758-6138
This house was built by Alfred Battle c.1835, acquired by the Friedman
family in 1875. It contains fine antiques and period gardens. Tue-Sat $
Children's Hands-On Museum
2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 205-349-4235
Hands-on exhibits dealing with history, science, health, media.
Planetarium & gift shop. Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 1-5. $
Gorgas House
Univ of AL, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-5906
1829 home of Josiah & Amelia Gayle Gorgas displaying collection
of 18th to 19th century silver. Mon-Sat 10-12 & 2-5, Sun 3-5.
Donation.
Old Tavern Museum
28th Ave & University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-758-8163
1827 Old Tavern, relocated to Capitol Park, site of the Capitol
Building when Tuscaloosa was Alabama's capitol. Period furnishings,
exhibits of old artifacts, folklore. Gift shop. Tue-Sat 10-12. $
300 Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205-348-4668
Sports museum containing library of books, programs, newspapers
& media guides. Game films & audio tapes. Memorabilia
related to Univ of AL Athletics & Southeastern Sports
Conference. Gift shop. Daily 9-4. $
Will T Murphy African American Museum
2601 Paul Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-758-2861
House c.1925 features 2 rooms with changing exhibits relating to
culture and heritage of blacks; antique doll collection, rare books,
period furnishings. Mon-Fri. $