Prepare for getting back into the classroom with the Moundville Education Department! On August 3 from 10 am until 2 pm, visitors are invited to join us down by the Black Warrior River to learn how archaeologists use math, science, social studies, and an array of other academic disciplines to explore the history of Alabama. We will have mock excavations, flint knapping, and an atlatl throwing range. Complete each station to earn your Alabama Junior Archaeological sticker. All Ages are […]

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Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Dylan Taylor of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be giving a talk about the snake diversity of Alabama with a focus on snake conservation, identification, and safety around venomous species. The program will be held inside the Jones Archaeological Museum. Immediately following the […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Snakes of Alabama (July 13)

Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, visitors are invited to join Rosa Hall inside the Jones Archaeological Museum for a Three Sisters Garden presentation. Admission This program is free with paid park admission. Location Moundville is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Three Sisters Garden (June 29)

Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations at Moundville Archaeological Park related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more! On Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Bill Skinner will be demonstrating the use of several types of tool and weapon technologies. These demonstrations will include the atlatl and the bow and arrow as well as ancient toolmaking traditions, such as flint knapping. Participants can take turns practicing with ancient tools. Anyone […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Tools and Weapons

Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening and more! On Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Tammy Beane will be demonstrating Native American pottery firing techniques and teaching the craft of replicating Southeastern pottery traditions. Make your own piece of pottery to take home! Pottery materials will be available while supplies last. All are welcome to observe. Admission This program is free with paid park admission. […]

Read More from Saturday in the Park: Pottery

On Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am until 2 pm, Betsy Irwin will be painting gourds at Moundville Archaeological Park inside the Jones Archaeological Museum! Betsy will be demonstrating and offering hands-on learning with limited supplies on a first come basis. This program is free with park admission. Admission Location This program will take place inside the Jones Archaeological Museum. Moundville is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State […]

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Moundville Archaeological Park is hiring! The Museum Assistant helps with the day-to-day operations and educational programs at The University of Alabama Museums. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Apply through the Job Posting.

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Happy Spring Break from The University of Alabama Museums!

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Happy Holidays from The University of Alabama Museums!

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Each of our museums has its own holiday schedule so we’d like to help make it easier to know when they are closed and when they will be reopening. The Alabama Museum of Natural History The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be closed November 23 through November 26 and will reopen on November 27. The Gorgas House Museum The Gorgas House Museum will be closed November 22 through November 26 and will reopen on November 27. The Paul W. Bryant Museum The Paul W. […]

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