Join The William Cary Hulsey Curator of American Art, Katelyn Crawford, PhD and Curatorial Assistant Hina Zaidi for an ArtBreak about Birmingham-based collector John Hagefstration’s gift of close to 300 photographs to the BMA. These photographs, which capture significant episodes in the development of the medium, allow us to better represent the history of movements, schools of photography, as well as the work of individual artists in new depth by expanding the diverse perspectives featured in our collection, including new works by…
Dr. Rachel White, Director of Learning and Engagement gives a tour that explores 'barely there' portraits across the BMA's collections. Each Highlights Tour offers an intimate look at specific areas of the BMA collection with a BMA curator or educator. Join us to learn something new about our collection of more than 27,000 works of art! Highlights tours begin in the Main Lobby of the BMA.
Join us for an evening honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Shuttlesworth’s role as the co-founder of the SCLC as well as an integral leader in the 1963 Birmingham Campaign helped to bring national attention to the integration efforts happening in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement. In this discussion, we are joined by members of Shuttlesworth’s family; Rico Gatson, the featured artist of the BMA’s latest Wall to Wall installation, who chose Shuttlesworth as the theme…
Art unifies communities. We need art and YOU more than ever.
As a non-profit organization, the Birmingham Museum of Art relies heavily on the generosity of its members, corporate partners, and donors to fund our programs, outreach, and staff. Prior to COVID-19, this support allowed us to welcome over 120,000 visitors annually, including tens of thousands of children from all backgrounds. We are eager to return to this robust schedule of in-person programming as soon as it is safe. In the meantime, the Museum is open to the public and also expanding its online resources for children and adults.
The BMA has been significantly impacted by this unprecedented health crisis and we are now facing the long-term effects. Although our dedicated staff have made critical adjustments to minimize the impact of the current economic challenge we face, we are in need of your support more than ever before.
By making a donation today, you help the BMA continue to provide meaningful arts experiences to our communities. A gift enables us to carry out our commitment to sharing the power of art in many ways, including:
Supporting the salaries of our talented team of museum professionals who are dedicated to the Museum’s mission
Developing educational programs, curriculum-enhancing resources for K-12 instructors, and more digital engagement than ever before
Planning your favorite community programs and events virtually and in-person when we can safely gather again
Help us continue to spark the creativity, imagination, and liveliness of Birmingham by connecting our community to the experience, meaning, and joy of art now and for the future.
The Birmingham Museum of Art welcomes the visitors and athletes of #TheWorldGames2022!
Because of our building’s proximity to the events, roads surrounding the BMA will be closed, and therefore the Museum will not be accessible by car from Saturday, July 2 through Sunday, July 17.
For free transportation options during The World Games check out the transit map.
We will have plenty of self-guided activities for all ages available for FREE at the Museum entrances. To preview or download digital versions of the activities ahead of time, check out our Activities Page.