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Costuming in our Collection

Join us for a special edition of ArtBreak where we explore the intricate world of costuming and its presence in our diverse collection. Our Director of Collections & Exhibitions and The Marguerite Jones Harbert and John M. Harbert III Curator of Decorative Arts, Anne Forschler-Tarrasch, along with our Goodrich Intern, Zoë Jacks, will lead attendees on […]

23rd Annual LaVona Rushton Concert

The LaVona Rushton Concert Series is a prestigious celebration of classical music, hosted annually at our museum. This extraordinary series showcases world-renowned pianists, hand-picked in collaboration with The Cliburn, renowned for their exceptional talent and profound interpretations of the classical repertoire. The LaVona Rushton Concert Series at the Birmingham Museum of Art is delighted to […]

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Join us for our first installment of Disney Movie Masterpieces featuring the timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast (2017). This enchanting event combines the screening of this beloved Disney classic with a unique art-making experience. In addition to watching the enchanting story of Belle and the Beast, children can purchase specialized art kits to […]

Heroes & Villains: After Hours

Join us for an evening viewing of the exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume! This evening event is ideal for families, filled with art-making, music, refreshments, and more.

Storytelling through Costuming

Join us for a panel discussion spotlighting the craft behind character creation and theatrical narrative with Sharon Morgan, of UAB's state-of-the-art Costume Studio, and April Bonasera, a pattern technician and seamstress for film and television.

Poetry at the Museum

Join us as local talents Lauren Slaughter, Kanou Julien, and Miriam Calleja Shaw offer a unique tour, sharing their verses inspired by the museum's collection. Tours starting at 2pm and 3pm!

“Birmingham Persian Wall” by Dale Chihuly

Curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us each Sunday, where we’ll spend 30 minutes focusing on a work of art that is off the beaten path.  This Sunday, drop by and join BMA Teaching Fellow Jessica Chanel Davis as she facilitates a discussion on […]

A Woman’s Place: Definitions of African American Womanhood

Join our BMA Teaching Fellow from Miles College, Jessica Harris, as she leads you through the galleries on her specially designed tour exploring female resilience, identity, beauty, and empowerment.  Bonus, this will be the last day to see our exhibition Nappy Roots: A Transatlantic Story of Hair, Struggle, and Liberation, and Jessica will be discussing […]