With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first-time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights. This Saturday, join us on an exploration of […]
Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 25 for a sensory friendly experience at the Museum. This day will provide our visitors an opportunity to enjoy the BMA experience in a sensory modified setting. What to Expect This is a day geared toward families with members on the autism spectrum or people who have sensory sensitivities.
This program will feature local artists, including Willie Williams, Randy Gachet, and Ajene Williams, who will discuss the impact and transformative power of public sculpture. Inspired by the BMA’s latest exhibition, Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, these artists will share the stories told through their sculptures that populate our city. The event, held in […]
Curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us on select Sundays, 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, Kiera Poole, as they facilitate a discussion on Roman […]
Have you ever wanted to wander the galleries after hours? We’re open late tonight, throwing open the galleries and offering live music to enliven your evening art experience. Inspired by Birmingham’s jazz scene and the BMA’s current exhibition, Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, this program will feature Birmingham jazz legend and trumpeter, Bo Berry. A […]
With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first-time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights. This Saturday, join us on an exploration of […]
Drop by the BMA for a midday art fix! Join UAB student Mackenzie Meade for an in-depth discussion of Robert Motherwell's Lyric Suite on view in the American galleries. As co-curator of the installation Drawing with Color, Mackenzie will discuss Motherwell’s practice of automatic drawing, or what he called “doodling.” She will also explore Motherwell’s […]
A night for teens, created by teens! Teen Night at the BMA kicks off its relaunch with an evening of music, art activities, gallery games, and Bib and Tucker’s annual Recycled Runway Fashion Show. Recycled Runway features teen designs, upcycled materials, and teen models, highlighting the importance of art, fashion, and teen voices in narrating […]
Each year, Magic City Poetry Festival brings poetry alive in unlikely places. Poetry at the Museum, presented in partnership with the BMA, will feature local poets Al Elliott, Arlo Pate, and Erika E. Wade who will share work related to visual art. Guests can arrive at 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm to experience these pop up […]
Are you curious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us on select Sundays, 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 Kiera Poole as they facilitate a […]
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The Birmingham Museum of Art will be closed on Sunday, April 20 in observance of the Easter holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, April 22.
