COVID-19 Resources

The museum is open under normal operations and traffic patterns. Face coverings are optional in museum public spaces.

Our hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you.

We’ve increased our cleaning and disinfecting of public spaces, including high-touch surfaces.

Wheelchairs will be available and sanitized after use.

University classes are welcome and encouraged to use the museum and its collections for instruction. The Study Room is a dedicated classroom space on the lower level where students and faculty may engage with objects not currently on view. Face coverings are required in the Study Room.

To secure a date and time, contact us at least two weeks in advance if at all possible so that we can support your efforts.

Community and family programming are back along with small group tours.

For all scheduling matters, email visitor services or call 334.844.1484.

Face coverings in public spaces are optional effective Wed., Feb. 23, 2022. Please see information for families on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for more.

The Museum Store is open with select items on view through convenient window shopping. Additional merchandise is available online.

The Museum Café is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and extended hours on Thursdays until 7 p.m.

As of June 1, 2021, the museum is not available to rent for private events hosted by the general public. The Grand Gallery, Lobby and Atrium are utilized as exhibition spaces; however, university colleges and academic units may inquire about the availability of the Auditorium, Terrace and Museum Cafe.