BMA Dads Are The Best!
At the Birmingham Museum of Art, we are lucky to welcome visitors from all over the world who come to see our exceptional collection of art. Among our visitors are many […]
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Happy Art Museum Day!
On Sunday, May 18, the BMA and museums around the world will celebrate International Museum Day. Here are 5 ways to get in the spirit and celebrate your Museum and […]
5 Great Gifts for Mom!
[gss = Need to find a gift as special as your mom? Here are 5 unique gifts you can only find in the Museum Store! Come visit us this weekend […]
All-New African Gallery Opening
[gss = On April 25, we welcomed nearly 400 guests to the debut of our newly renovated African gallery. The evening opened with guest speaker and renowned African art scholar, […]
5 Natural Artworks For Earth Day
[gss = The Museum’s African art collection spans the continent’s rich history and cultures, making it one of the most comprehensive and impressive collections in the Southeast. In celebration of […]
5 Images of Christ by Delacroix
[gss = With Easter weekend and the final month of the exhibition upon us, now is the time to visit Delacroix and the Matter of Finish! Delacroix was fascinated by […]
Birmingham Fashion Week: Up Close and Personal
[gss = A quick stroll through the Museum’s Education Gallery and main entrances leaves everyone saying: “Wow!” “Cool!” “A sixth grader made that?!” Our Birmingham Fashion Week: Rising Design Star […]
A Glimpse into Inuit Life
[gss = By Emily Hanna, Ph.D., Curator, Arts of Africa and the Americas The drawings of Annie Pootoogook capture the small, ordinary moments that make up the routine of a […]
Art Matters: A Changing “Target”
[gss = Since its arrival on the grounds of the Museum, John Scott’s Target has enlivened the environment with its bright colors and fanciful shapes. In its position by the […]
5 Great Artists Inspired by Delacroix
[gss = Widely recognized as the “Father of Impressionism,” Eugène Delacroix’s style, featuring dramatic brushstrokes and intense colors, became characteristic for many artists who followed in his footsteps. Take a […]
10 Favorite Instagrams of Quilted Vessel
[gss ids=” Since its arrival in December 2013, Craig Wedderspoon’s sculpture installation, Quilted Vessel, has made quite the impression on our visitors! Unlike most of the pieces in our sculpture garden, […]
7 Lucky Works of Art
[gss ids=” In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re highlighting pieces in our collection that bring us luck all year round. Take a look at 7 Lucky Works of Art […]