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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 , ...

Each month, students explore their world by focusing on a different topic. Science is the primary focus with geography and history added when applicable. Artifacts, hands-on experiments, and activities are part of each class. Two classes offered: Ages 6-8 and ages 9-12* *The upper class (ages 9-12) activities requires , ...

Each month, students explore their world by focusing on a different topic. Science is the primary focus with geography and history added when applicable. Artifacts, hands-on experiments, and activities are part of each class. Two classes offered: Ages 6-8 and ages 9-12* *The upper class (ages 9-12) activities requires , ...

Dig deeper and experience history through the lens of historical fiction. Each month we will 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-registrati , ...

Each month, students explore their world by focusing on a different topic. Science is the primary focus with geography and history added when applicable. Artifacts, hands-on experiments, and activities are part of each class. Two classes offered: Ages 6-8 and ages 9-12* *The upper class (ages 9-12) activities requires , ...

Raptor Run returns! Lace up your running shoes and dash through the picturesque grounds of the Anniston Museums and Gardens. Embrace the harmony of exercise and nature as you sprint, jog, or walk along the beautifully landscaped gardens, promoting health and appreciation for the natural world. Enter to win one of many , ...

Join us for a special edition of Saturday Alive! in honor of the 2nd annual Raptor Run. While you may not meet any velociraptors, you will meet several of our resident raptors, also known as birds of prey. , ...

The Berman Museum is excited to offer the popular children’s program series I Spy! Each month we will explore a new topic or person in history through stories, scavenger hunts, and crafts. This month we will learn about Leonardo da Vinci – inventor, artist, and scientist. I Spy! is recommended for ages 6 – 10, bu , ...

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 , ...

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 Anniston Museum of Natural History’s 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 kno , ...

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 , ...

Join the Longleaf Botanical Gardens for a family-friendly Earth Day program! Come prepared to get your hands dirty; all participants will get hands-on experience potting a plant during the program. The guest presenter, Jack Johnston from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia, will educate the group about the pl , ...

Celebrate Earth Day at the Anniston Museum of Natural History! Learn about Alabama’s incredible biodiversity and meet several native animal ambassadors in the Alabama: Sands to Cedars exhibit hall. This program is included in museum admission and free for members. , ...

Join us for a step-by-step demonstration of how to create a useful container from discarded paper products and paint a recycled bowl to take home. This class includes a premade recycled paper bowl, paint supplies, and an instruction sheet to make your own bowls at home. Pre-registration is required. This workshop is $1 , ...

Search the galleries of the Berman Museum to find a Spotlight on the Past and one of our museum educators. In the spotlight, you’ll discover new and exciting facts about world history through hands-on items and interactive activities. This program is a come-and-go event. It is included with daily admission and is free , ...

“Nature journaling is simply the practice of drawing or writing in response to nature. This fun, relaxing practice helps you to connect more closely with nature, and results in the creation of  your own unique nature journal. Both the practice and the end product are important…A journal can be anything you want it to b , ...

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 , ...

Friday, April 26, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM April showers bring May flowers! Join us for the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. Our team has been working hard to bring you the best selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Sh , ...

Join guest presenter and trained forest bath guide, Anne Markham Bailey, as we slow down, disconnect from the frenzy of everyday life, and gain new perspective. Forest bathing, also known as Nature Therapy, is a guided immersion in nature and focuses on connecting with nature through the senses. Evidence-based studies , ...

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 , ...