Science & Discovery

Soar the skies and defy gravity like an astronaut in Sweet Home Alabama. Not only can you experience the depths of space stateside, but the many museums and discovery centers also allow the explorer within you to delve into the great mysteries of science and beyond. Planning an out-of-this-world trip is a lot closer than you think. Hands-on experimentation and observation can be enjoyed here through interactive exhibits. The wonders of space and beyond are waiting in Alabama.

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Huntsville

Featured Locations & Events

Whether it's watching the animals at Birmingham Zoo or exploring space at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Alabama has some of the greatest science and discovery experiences waiting for you.

Discovery Day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Dauphin Island, AL

Earth Day Safari

Montgomery, AL

Purdy Butterfly House Open

Huntsville, AL

Annual Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park

Guntersville, AL

Moundville Native American Festival

Moundville, AL

Upcoming Events

Before planning your trip, be sure to check out upcoming events!

Southern Ghost Girls Tours Presents January Murder Mystery Dinner at Birmingham’s Arlington House

Jan 22, 2021
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Jan 23, 2021
Birmingham & Tuscaloosa
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Alabama Wildlife Center's Wild About Chocolate

Feb 06, 2021
Birmingham & Tuscaloosa
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Alabama Wildlife Center's Baby Bird Season

Mar 15, 2021
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Sep 15, 2021
Birmingham & Tuscaloosa
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Alabama Wildlife Center's Holiday Craft and Bake Sale

Dec 11, 2021
Birmingham & Tuscaloosa
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Inspiring Science & Discovery

Explore these attractions and more when you visit our science and discovery destinations.

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

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Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

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McWane Science Center

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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Birmingham Zoo

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Southern Environmental Center

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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

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Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

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McWane Science Center

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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Birmingham Zoo

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Southern Environmental Center

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Find an Alabama Science and Discovery Experience

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Aliceville Museum, Inc.
Museum
104 Broad Street Northeast
Aliceville, AL 35442
German POW museum/archives documenting Camp Aliceville (1943-45). Coca-Cola assembly line equipment (1948-78). American veteran military collection.
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Alligator Alley
Zoological Park
19950 CR 71
Summerdale, AL 36580
View and feed 150-plus alligators in natural environment. Come see Captain Crunch: world record holder for bite strength, 13+ ft. long, Giant Snake Safari.
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American Village
Historic Site
3727 Highway 119
Montevallo, AL 35115
The American Village is a unique attraction in the heart of Alabama, situated on 188 acres of rolling pasture and wooded land in Montevallo, about a half hour south of Birmingham. Its architecture is strikingly evocative of iconic early American design.
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Archaeology Museum, University of South Alabama
Museum
6052 USA South Drive
Mobile, AL 36608
The Archaeology Museum showcases artifacts from the Gulf Coast and covers over 12,000 years of prehistory and history. Artifacts are contextualized using a series of life-size scenic representations depicting archaeologists at wor...
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Berman Museum
Museum
840 Museum Drive
Anniston, AL 36206