Events

I Spy! is an engaging children’s series that combines adventure, storytelling, and hands-on activities. Each session introduces a new person or topic from history, taking guests on a journey through time and across cultures. I Spy! is designed for ages 6 – 10, but all are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged. , ...

Looking for a summer activity that will beat the heat and keep your children excited about the natural world? Join us for the Summer Story and Craft Hour series every Wednesday this summer. Each week, we will read a new book and complete a themed craft. This program is geared toward preschool and elementary-aged childr , ...

Our Exploring Your World: Past and Present Homeschool Class Series is back for 2025–2026—packed with hands-on learning, real artifacts, and BIG discoveries! 🌍 From Leonardo da Vinci and Ancient China to Armor Through the Ages and Reptiles & Amphibians, each month brings a new adventure in science and history. Annu , ...

Create stunning prints using real tree rings! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare the wood, then ink and press cross-sections of wood to reveal the beautiful, natural patterns within. Explore printmaking techniques while discovering the unique story each ring tells about a tree’s life. No experien , ...

Come enjoy tasty snacks with an educational interpreter and several of our resident ambassador snakes. Learn about our Adopt-an-Ambassador program while enjoying an up-close encounter with these amazing reptiles. Hear stories about their journeys to becoming an animal ambassador at the museum, and discover how you can , ...

Dig deeper and experience history through the lens of historical fiction. Each month, we enjoy stimulating conversation and view artifacts from the Berman collection that directly relate to that month’s book. History comes to life when we learn the stories behind the events; it’s anything but boring! Pre-registration i , ...

Did you know that the Anniston Museum of Natural History is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals, and birds?  Make plans to join us in the exhibit halls on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm to meet and learn about one of our animal ambassadors. You never know who will be featured!    Th , ...

Harness the power of the sun to create stunning prints! This hands-on cyanotype workshop, led by experienced instructor Sharon DeVaney-Lovinguth, introduces cyanotype printing, covering its history, materials, and safety. You’ll learn to coat fabric with cyanotype solution, expose prints to natural light, and develop y , ...

Third Thursday is Plant Sale day! Support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens and your gardening green thumb by purchasing plants! We have a variety of trees, shrubs, natives, tropicals, and more! Plant Sales are at the LBG Greenhouses from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Directions: Drive up Museum Drive. Pass the Anniston , ...

Join us for an easy peasy way to grow beautiful water lilies.  A container planted with these aquatic beauties adds color and interest to the landscape along with providing a water source for backyard wildlife. We will take you through the supply list and the easy steps in creating a mini-water garden of your own. Wate , ...

Explore Your World! at Anniston Museums and Gardens on Saturday, August 23rd with complimentary admission all day. Meet some of our animal ambassadors, explore the exhibit halls at Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum, and learn something new through various hands-on activities.   Complimentary adm , ...

As you wander through the castle’s grand halls, you unknowingly step into forbidden chambers — and the heavy oak door slams shut behind you! The guards will return at dawn, and discovery would mean a grim fate. Yet, not all hope is lost. Legends tell of a hidden passage concealed within these ancient walls. Only the cl , ...

As you wander through the castle’s grand halls, you unknowingly step into forbidden chambers — and the heavy oak door slams shut behind you! The guards will return at dawn, and discovery would mean a grim fate. Yet, not all hope is lost. Legends tell of a hidden passage concealed within these ancient walls. Only the cl , ...