Events

January 2025

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Winter Hours – Closed Mondays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is operating under Winter Hours. We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Our last admission is 4:30 pm. We are open Summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. , ...
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Happy New Year! – Closed
All Day
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. We wish you a safe and happy New Year as you welcome 2025! , ...
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Happy New Year! – Closed
All Day
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. We wish you a safe and happy New Year as you welcome 2025! , ...
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What’s the Story? Alabama Caves
11:00 am
You may have wandered through the cave in Alabama: Sands to Cedars, but did you know there are 27 animals in the cave? Join one of our educators as we learn about this unique ecosystem. Whether a frequent guest or a first-time visitor, you will surely discover something new! This program is included in museum admission , ...
I Spy! America’s First Female Codebreaker
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
It’s time for I Spy! at the Berman Museum. Each month, we will explore a new topic or person in history through stories, scavenger hunts, and crafts. This month, learn about America’s first female codebreaker, Elizebeth Friedman. I Spy! is recommended for ages 6 – 10, but all are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged , ...
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Winter Hours – Closed Mondays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is operating under Winter Hours. We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Our last admission is 4:30 pm. We are open Summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. , ...
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CLOSED TODAY
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Due to severe winter weather in Calhoun County, the Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed Friday, January 10 & Saturday, January 11. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.ExploreAMAG.org or Follow us on Facebook @Anniston Museums and Gardens , ...
Berman Escape Room POSTPONED!
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Due to severe winter weather, Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11. All Berman Escape Room sessions are cancelled. All registrants will be notified to rescheduled. During a tour of Farley and Germaine Berman’s home and artifact collection, you got a little too curi , ...
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Trail Walk CANCELLED
9:30 am
Due to severe winter weather, Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11. The Trail Walk is cancelled.  The Alabama Tourism Department deemed 2025 as the Year of the Trails. Celebrate and discover Alabama’s outdoor beauty during the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ (LBG) Trail Walk se , ...
CLOSED TODAY
12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Due to severe winter weather in Calhoun County, the Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed Friday, January 10 & Saturday, January 11. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.ExploreAMAG.org or Follow us on Facebook @Anniston Museums and Gardens , ...
Creature Feature CANCELLED
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 progra , ...
Berman Escape Room POSTPONED!
12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Due to severe winter weather, Anniston Museums and Gardens is closed Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11. All Berman Escape Room sessions are cancelled. All registrants will be notified to rescheduled. During a tour of Farley and Germaine Berman’s home and artifact collection, you got a little too curi , ...
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Winter Hours – Closed Mondays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is operating under Winter Hours. We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Our last admission is 4:30 pm. We are open Summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. , ...
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Little Explorers
11:00 am - 11:30 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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Plant Sale
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Third Thursday is Plant Sale day! Support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens and your gardening green thumb by purchasing plants! We have a variety of trees, shrubs, natives, tropicals, and more! Plant Sales are at the LBG Greenhouses from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Directions: Drive up Museum Drive. Pass the Anniston , ...
Third Thursday: Soothing Salves of Appalachia
12:00 pm
Discover the roots of your food and medicine with Mandy Pearson, Program Director for Camp Lee. Dive into the rich tradition of Appalachian folk medicine, where plants have long been used to soothe stomach aches, relieve headaches, reduce fevers, and much more. Join us for an enlightening journey through the art and sc , ...
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Trail Walk
9:30 am
The Alabama Tourism Department deemed 2025 as the Year of the Trails. Celebrate and discover Alabama’s outdoor beauty during the Longleaf Botanical Gardens’ (LBG) Trail Walk series. LBG is home to four nature trails, including the Bird of Prey Trail, and is a proud member of the Alabama Birding Trail. Join an Education , ...
Children’s Story and Craft Hour: The Dinosaur
11:00 am
Join the Education Department as we read The Dinosaur by Anna Milbourne and Mandy Field and make a stegosaurus craft. This program is geared toward preschool and elementary-aged children, but all are welcome. This program is included with daily admission and is free for members. , ...
What’s the Story? Becoming America
2:00 pm
You may have seen the artifacts in Becoming America, but do you know the stories behind them? Watch the past come to life as an educator shares the exciting historical context and backstories of various artifacts. Whether a frequent guest or a first-time visitor, you are sure to discover something new! This program is , ...
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Winter Hours – Closed Mondays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is operating under Winter Hours. We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Our last admission is 4:30 pm. We are open Summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. , ...
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Little Explorers
11:00 am - 11:30 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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Seed Swap
9:00 am
Join us for the 3rd annual Longleaf Botanical Gardens Seed Swap. Mid-winter is a perfect time for planning what to grow in the upcoming growing season. Jan Stone, a local heirloom seed enthusiast from Cedartown, GA, will guide us through the trials of saving and swapping seeds. Bring some seeds of your own to trade. An , ...
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 daily admission and free for AM&G members. , ...
Edged Weapons
2:30 pm
The Berman Museum is home to a wide variety of historic weapons, including edged weapons from around the world. Join Berman Museum Intern Anna Grace Silvey as she shares these fascinating artifacts and the cultural and historical backgrounds of each. Items highlighted include those not currently on display. This progra , ...
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Winter Hours – Closed Mondays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Anniston Museums and Gardens is operating under Winter Hours. We are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Our last admission is 4:30 pm. We are open Summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. , ...
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Little Explorers
11:00 am - 11:30 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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What’s the Story? Alabama Sands to Cedars
11:00 am
You may have seen the alligator in Alabama: Sands to Cedars, but do you know its backstory? Join one of our educators as we learn how the alligator came to be at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, meet one of our newest animal ambassadors, Loki, a juvenile American alligator, and more. Whether a frequent guest or , ...
I Spy! Chinese New Year
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
It’s time for I Spy! at the Berman Museum. Each month, we explore a new topic or person in history through stories, scavenger hunts, and crafts. This month, we discover the fun and unique traditions used to celebrate the Chinese or Lunar New Year. I Spy! is recommended for ages 6 – 10, but all are welcome. Pre-registra , ...
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