Join us for an exclusive first look at Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now, an exhibition that explores the previously unstudied art form of the silhouette by investigating its deep historical roots and considering its forceful presence today. Black Out presents historic silhouettes from the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and other institutions […]
After Hours Events
Movie Merrython II
Tis the season, so we are back with our Movie Merrython: Part Deux.
A Night in Wakanda
Fire up your airship and head to the BMA to help us kick off a new season of Art After 5 with A Night in Wakanda! Join us for a chill night out inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. Sip the Heart of Wakanda specialty cocktail as DJ Dolly sets the mood with some Afro […]
Art After 5: Ladies Night in Shondaland
Bring your besties to Ladies Night in Shondaland, inspired by the unstoppable showrunner Shonda Rhimes!
Art After 5
The Museum is open late on the first Friday of the month from September through April for an evening of art, music, makers activities, and more! See our collection in a new light when you take an adults-only gallery tour. Discover the maker within and bring home your own masterpiece to put on the fridge. […]
The Big Lebowski
Join us for an evening of laid-back debauchery with a special night celebrating the cult classic film The Big Lebowski.
Harry Potter Night
Kick off a new season of Art After 5 with a night of wizardry! Dust off your cape and join us for Harry Potter Night! Try on the sorting hat to find out which house you belong to, and then get in on some fantastical fun including candy tasting at Honeydukes, a gallery hunt for […]
The Witching Hour
Halloween is near, and it’s the witching hour at the BMA, so come check out what we’ve got brewing!
Art On The Rocks
Art On The Rocks always brings out the fabulous and fashionable, and the 2019 theme will take cues from our exhibition, Ways of Seeing: Fashion.
Salsa Night at the BMA / Noche de Salsa en BMA
An Ode to Art After 5 It’s Friday night in Birmingham, y’all. We’ve crafted a night that will surely enthrall: Cocktails and beers for your drinking pleasure, And saucy art tours to take at your leisure. It’s free! So come on, And find out why your friend went Venture downtown, and do something different! […]