Things to do in Birmingham

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Things to Do in Birmingham


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Top Attractions in Birmingham

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  • Elizabeth K
    San Jose, CA173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum for anyone interested in things with wheels! We spent a couple of hours walking through the exhibits and my kids (ages 9 and 10) were not bored at all! Beautiful facility, nicely laid out, friendly staff and well-stocked gift shop. Bridge over the track leads to some paths with sculptures, benches, water features, etc. Worth a walk around. Plan to spend lots of time here!
    Written 25 February 2024
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  • NanolaMarie
    Hornell, NY91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a must see when in Birmingham. It has all the elements of a great museum! It is informative, easy to follow and extremely engaging! Everyone should see this museum to learn about the struggles of minorities in our country. It is piece of history that is so intrinsic to our society.
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • Keion G
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love the time and effort it took to make the murals !!!! Must see down to the details would definitely go see the area again
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Mommy1Indiana
    Scottsburg, IN285 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even though we didn’t get to experience everything in bloom, we can imagine how beautiful it must be! We got lucky visiting on a beautiful February day so the parking lot was full and there were lots of people. Love that this is free! We enjoyed the Japanese gardens and all the paths.
    Written 26 February 2024
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  • Vivian B
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The view is amazing!!! We went to see Vulcan but didn’t realize that the view of Birmingham would be the star of the show. The museum is really good as well
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • trapezoidhd
    Durham, NC40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Birmingham Museum was a mind-blowing, unexpected surprise to this art aficionado, having been to over 150 museums in the U.S. First, the noble and grand building is a work of art itself with the collection showing off its holdings exquisitely. Most every period is represented, with the second floor devoted to a stellar holding (for a museum of this size) African, Asian, Pre-Columbian & Native American work. The BMOA features some of the finest handiwork of many artists, e.g, Theodore Butler, Frank Duveneck, Henry Raeburn, Ernest Lawson, John Twachtmann - mostly pivotal American artists. The cafe lunch was terrific, and the staff at this institution could not have been more pleasant or accommodating. This is clearly one of Birmingham's treasures and makes a visit to this city a must!
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • NanolaMarie
    Hornell, NY91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is such an amazing piece of American history. I highly recommend taking the time to visit this landmark! It is easy to walk through and understand the process. It is absolutely amazing to see the workmanship of this place.
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • abroadwithashley
    Minneapolis, MN1,444 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We came here the summer before, but on a weekend - which is when they are closed (unless there is a game, which is apparently often in the summer) so we were only able to see the outside. This time we got to see it all. It’s a bit amazing that a piece of American history this old is a “free to roam” situation, but this makes the experience all the better. If you are interested in baseball at all, Birmingham is a great city for it, and Rickwood is part of that. Bring a camera as well since there’s plenty to photograph.
    Written 16 October 2023
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  • Philomena D
    Branch, LA101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We are from Louisiana. We stayed in Montgomery few days and stopped In Birmingham for one day. We travel d from Montgomery to Birmingham on I-65 and it happened 5 vechiles to get wrecks. We arrived late to pass 2 pm but church is already closed but we did not disappointed b cause they have history outside by church’s window and by Civil Rights nest church about sad story of innocent black young kids.
    Written 24 October 2023
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  • MakKnight
    63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We purchased tickets for the new Iconic performance. It was excellent. The singers, dancers, and musicians were very, very good! Staff from greeters to concessions, etc., were so personable and nice. Beautiful facility. Enjoyed our show very much.
    Written 10 February 2024
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  • Helpful Bill
    San Diego, CA171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stayed at comfort inn Ironside. Walked here from the hotel. It's definitely worth the trip. Lots of information and history to enjoy.
    Written 7 November 2023
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  • abroadwithashley
    Minneapolis, MN1,444 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Infamous park. This is best visited before the Civil Rights Institute as they have a room where you can view the park from above and its better to have a bit of context from the information in the park (if you aren’t already familiar with the history) when viewing it from above. Allow yourself 10-15 minutes for all of the signage and as long as you need for the park itself.
    Written 16 October 2023
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