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Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Hoover.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Vast display of motorcyles & race cars. Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course.

6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094, United States

Battle-Friedman House & Gardens

Battle-Friedman House & Gardens

19th-century house with tours & a garden. Tours are offered of this 1865 house-turned-museum featuring boxed columns & an antebellum garden.

1010 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, 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

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

Veteran's Memorial Park

Veteran's Memorial Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403, United States

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

Visit this great place for kids and families!

503 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, United States

Bessemer Hall of History

Bessemer Hall of History

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1905 Alabama Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

Alabama Museum of Natural History

Alabama Museum of Natural History

Showcase of bones, rocks & fossils at UA. Local paleontology, archaeology, geology & natural science exhibits at the University of Alabama.

427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, United States

Paul W. Bryant Museum

Paul W. Bryant Museum

University's sport memorabilia & library. University of Alabama's museum for sports memorabilia, archives & exhibits featuring team stars.

300 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

The Historic Bama Theatre

The Historic Bama Theatre

Concerts & events in a historic venue. This 1930s performing arts facility hosts local plays, film festivals, dance productions & more.

600 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

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

Old Tavern Museum

Old Tavern Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

500 Nicks Kids Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

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

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

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

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

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

Breakout Games

Breakout Games

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209

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

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

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