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Location & Directions
Visitor tip
Start with the African clay jug collection and watch the accompanying video about international pottery-making techniques—this is a highly-regarded highlight that combines visual art with educational cultural context.
Best time
Plan your visit to avoid the annual Museum Ball closure period (April 27–May 4). Additionally, check Café BMA's separate operating hours before relying on it for food during your visit.
Visitor tip
Participate in drop-in tours and scavenger hunts to enhance your experience and learn more about the collections. These educational programs are regularly offered and help visitors engage more deeply with the exhibits.
About Birmingham Museum of Art
Collections across cultures & centuries. Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Collection Size
- 29,000+ artworks from ancient to modern
- Admission
- Always free
- Special Events
- African Heritage Festival, rotating exhibitions, panel discussions
What visitors say
This museum is FREE but they do have a donation box at near the entrance. I was impressed with the size and collection; European, African, Native American and Asian. They also had the Monet to Matisse collection; 1850-1950. This is not…
We took our 19 year old daughter here for her birthday, and had a WONDERFUL time! The museum was gorgeous! The associates who work there are friendly and professional, and we LOVED the gift shop! We will definitely be going back as…
Birmingham offered numerous exceptional museums and attractions that we had the pleasure of visiting. Among them was a free museum that was exceptionally well-organized and managed. I highly recommend it, but it’s not suitable for young…
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Did You Know?
- General admission is always free, with over 29,000 artworks spanning from ancient to modern times across cultures and centuries
- Houses one of the largest collections of African clay jugs, featuring a video exhibition showing pottery-making techniques from women across different countries
- Currently featuring 'Monet to Matisse' exhibition spanning 1850-1950 with works by major Impressionist artists including Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, and Degas
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