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Southeast Regional TESOL Local Attractions
Opening
Night Reception at the Birmingham
Museum of Art:
Museums
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
1631 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-254-2731
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Exhibits honoring Alabama sports and athletes
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-323-6665
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Fee: $5 adults; $4 senior citizens; $3 students; ages six and younger free
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Features exhibits honoring the Civil Rights Movement
502 16th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
866-328-9696
McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center is the South’s premier science center, and IMAX Dome Theater. The museum features for floors of interactive science exhibits and displays
.200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books Antiques
Alabama’s largest memorabilia collection: rare books, newspapers, magazines, posters, signs, and more. Located in downtown Birmingham. Tours available
021 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-326-4460
Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
1631 4th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-254-2731
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Exhibits honoring Alabama sports and athletes
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-323-6665
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Fee: $5 adults; $4 senior citizens; $3 students; ages six and younger free
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Features exhibits honoring the Civil Rights Movement
502 16th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
866-328-9696
McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center is the South’s premier science center, and IMAX Dome Theater. The museum features for floors of interactive science exhibits and displays
.200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books Antiques
Alabama’s largest memorabilia collection: rare books, newspapers, magazines, posters, signs, and more. Located in downtown Birmingham. Tours available
021 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-326-4460
Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm
The Arts & Entertainment
10th Annual
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival Birmingham’s
own Independent Film Festival Downtown. September 26-28, 2008 http://www.sidewalkfest.com/
What’s going on around town? Search for local music, exhibitions, and cultural activities http://www.activeculture.info/
A List of downtown art galleries: http://www.yourcitycenter.com/Live_Play_Art_Galleries.aspx
Historical Sites
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Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham
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