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

Bessemer Hall of History

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1905 Alabama Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

Aldridge Gardens

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

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

The Christenberry Planetarium

Visit this great place for kids and families!

800 Lakeshore Dr, Homewood, AL 35229, United States

Vulcan Park and Museum

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

Breakout Games

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209

Negro Southern League Museum

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

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1510 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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

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

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

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

Colorful Vulcans

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1826 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States

Birmingham Zoo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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