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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 […]