Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Bessemer
Bessemer Hall of History
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1905 Alabama Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
Aldridge Gardens
Art amid hydrangeas & birding trails. Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits.
3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL 35216, United States
Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens
1840s house with historic decorative art. Old 1840s home in Greek Revival style, with a storied collection of decorative art plus event space.
331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
The Christenberry Planetarium
Visit this great place for kids and families!
800 Lakeshore Dr, Homewood, AL 35229, United States
Vulcan Park and Museum
Giant statue overlooking cityscape. Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Breakout Games
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209
Negro Southern League Museum
African-American baseball history museum. History museum dedicated to African-American baseball with sporting memorabilia & a research center.
120 16th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1510 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Showcase for the historic movement. Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum.
520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Kelly Ingram Park
Storied park with civil rights monuments. Historic 4-acre park with sculptures & monuments commemorating the civil rights movement.
500 17th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
McWane Science Center
Museum featuring IMAX films & exhibits. IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue.
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Mcwane Center IMAX
Cinema chain specializing in 3D films. Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Colorful Vulcans
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1826 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Birmingham Zoo
Hundreds of animals & endangered species. The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals, plus exhibits & kids' activities.
2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Birmingham Museum of Art
Collections across cultures & centuries. Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Museum devoted to Alabama's athletes. Museum with memorabilia from Alabama's famed athletes, including Joe Louis, Hank Aaron & Carl Lewis.
2150 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Thousands of plants in themed gardens. Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
1880s industrial-site-turned-arts-center. Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours.
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222, United States
Southern Museum of Flight
Showcase for regional aviation history. Vast quarters featuring military & crop-duster aircrafts, with camp & field trips for kids.
4343 73rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35206
Irondale Train Watching Platform
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1910 1st Ave S, Irondale, AL 35210, United States
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