
The Alabama Museum of Natural History is a supporting service essential to learning and quality of life at @UofAlabama! Unit of @uamuseums. #UAMuseums #RollTide
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Happy #NationalOpposumDay! To celebrate, we set up a table at the @UofAlabama Student Center for trivia with UA students and to give away our possum buttons and bookmarks!
If you're at the Cahaba River Coalition's Frydown on October 18, go to the Education Room from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to see the Alabama Museum of Natural History!

ALT People interacting with displays of natural artifacts at an event booth. Text on the image reads: "Join us at the Cahaba River Fry-Down!" and provides event details: "Come see us in the Education Room from 12 - 4 PM at Cahaba Brewing on October 18th." A logo for Cahaba River Fry-Down is visible.
Join @UAMNH at The University of Alabama Student Center on Friday, October 16, 2026 to celebrate #NationalOpposumDay with trivia and free buttons! We'll be on the second floor near the elephant from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, October 10 and will reopen on Monday, October 12.
Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History and University Recreation for “Paranormal-ish Pilates” on October 13, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Register Online: → bit.ly/3DI0GqN
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed on Saturday, September 19 and reopen on Monday, September 21.
Did you get a chance to check out our new exhibits during "Alabama Fossil Fest"? Almost all of the artwork spaced across the three exhibits was created by @uofalabama Biology major, Gabriella Zapolsky, class of 2029.
Thank you to everyone who visited "Alabama Fossil Fest" this year at @UAMNH! We had a record-making 520 people in attendance! We're grateful for our tabling partners and volunteers for your time, expertise, and dedication to this event. We hope everyone had a jaw-some time!
See our new exhibit at @UAMNH today from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. during this year's free "Alabama Fossil Fest", themed around fossil sharks and other marine life. We'll also have a talk and giveaways!
Schedule: → go.ua.edu/4yDKNZj
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed today until 1:00 p.m. as we prepare for "Alabama Fossil Fest".
Doors for the event will open at 1:00 p.m.
Event Details: → go.ua.edu/4yDKNZj
During "Alabama Fossil Fest" on September 12 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., the Alabama Museum of Natural History will be announcing winners, and giving away fossil-themed door prizes!
Learn More: → go.ua.edu/4yDKNZj
We have new "Alabama Fossil Fest" and "Cretaceous Cutie" caps for sale in the @UAMNH Gift Shop! They'll be available for purchase during "Fossil Fest" on Saturday, September 12.
Event Info: → bit.ly/4gwau7X
We need volunteers to help out with "Alabama Fossil Fest" on September 12. They have several shifts available and light refreshments will be provided for volunteers.
Volunteer by filling out our online form: → go.ua.edu/4yuD8fS
Visit @UAMNH on September 12 from 1-4 p.m. to explore Alabama’s prehistoric past through hands-on activities, meet paleontologists, a new exhibit, door prize giveaways, and a presentation about identifying fossil shark teeth.
More Info: → bit.ly/4gwau7X
BEEP BEEP! New merch arrived in the @UAMNH gift shop! These magnets were designed to decorate your car with, but they also look cute on fridges, freezers, or any other metal surface! 🚘 🪨
Plan Your Visit: → go.ua.edu/4x04lpl
𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒-𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: @UAMNH invites our @uamuseums student and supporting members to join us on September 10 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for a free "Shark Art Night" to make art with real fossil shark teeth!
Become a Member: bit.ly/3VgXYOp
Dive into Alabama’s prehistoric past with the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our free “Alabama Fossil Fest” on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Smith Hall on @uofalabama's campus.
See the Schedule: → bit.ly/4gCl1x2
On Saturday, August 29, @UofAlabama students joined the Alabama Museum of Natural History for an outdoor adventure on our student-only fossil excursion!
#UniversityOfAlabama #Fossils
Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History and UA Recreation for “Sea and Serenity” Yoga on September 8, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Register: → go.ua.edu/4b78xKX
Photo Credit: Shawn Canale
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It was a hot #FirstDayUA, but the Gorgas House Museum offered @UofAlabama students the chance to enjoy cold drinks! They could make freshly squeezed and customizable lemonade and interact with @bryantmuseum and @UAMNH to learn about student opportunities with @uamuseums.













