Events

April 2026

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Little Explorers Preschool Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Little Explorers Preschool Class
11:15 am - 11:50 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
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Raptor Run 5K and Dino Dash Fun Run
8:00 am
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Dino Day
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stomp, roar, and explore during Dino Day at the Anniston Museum of Natural History! Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite dinosaur for a day packed with prehistoric fun. Enjoy an engaging presentation, themed activity stations, crafts, games, and hands-on activities that bring ancient worlds to life. , ...
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Little Explorers Preschool Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Little Explorers Preschool Class
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Homeschool Class Series – A La Carte Registration 2026
1:00 pm
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! 🌍 A La Carte Registration* *Closes one week prior to each class if space is available. AM&G and Past Registration: $24/AM&G Member Child     Non-mem , ...
Berman Book Club
6:00 pm
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 , ...
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Creature Feature
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens 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 between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to meet and learn about one of our animal ambassadors. You never know who will be featured!    This , ...
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Little Explorers Preschool Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Little Explorers Preschool Class
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
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Third Thursday: Introduction to Nature Journaling
12:00 pm
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Little Explorers Preschool Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Little Explorers Preschool Class
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
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AM&G Member’s Only Spring Plant Sale
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
April showers bring May flowers! Our Longleaf Botanical Gardens members are invited to shop early during our Members-Only Spring Plant Sale Preview on Thursday, April 23. Enjoy the first pick of our beautiful selection of trees, shrubs, and blooming plants before the sale opens to the public. Our team has been working , ...
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Spring Plant Sale
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April showers bring May flowers! Join us for the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Our team has been working hard to bring you the best selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers.. Shop a wide selection of blooming beauties, such as camellias, azaleas, and more, that a , ...
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Spring Plant Sale
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
April showers bring May flowers! Join us for the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Our team has been working hard to bring you the best selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers.. Shop a wide selection of blooming beauties, such as camellias, azaleas, and more, that a , ...
Saturday Alive!
1:00 pm
Join us for a guest favorite – Saturday Alive! Each month, we discuss a new topic and introduce you to several of our animal ambassadors. There is always something fun to learn at the Anniston Museums and Gardens!   This program is included with museum admission and free for AM&G members. , ...
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Little Explorers Preschool Class
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
Little Explorers Preschool Class
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Children ages 3 ½ to 5, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to join our Education team each Tuesday as we encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning through play with stories, activities, and crafts about the natural world. Following the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum , ...
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Building Fairy Houses in the Garden
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for an enchanting hands-on experience led by Renee Simmons Raney, Chief of Education for Alabama State Parks, and author of Hairy, Scary, but Mostly Merry Fairies! Curing Nature Deficit Disorder through Folklore, Imagination, and Creative Activities. In this special program, participants of all ages will learn , ...
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