6 must-visit museums in Huntsville + 1 coming soon

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The exhibits at HMA are always rotating—make sure to visit every few months to check them out! (Huntsville Museum of Art / Facebook)

Museums aren’t just for rainy days.

And while our beloved Huntsville Museum of Art undergoes construction from March through June, here are 6 alternative options that will keep your brain stimulated.

Huntsville Museum of Art (closed March-June)

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The Huntsville Museum of Art is undergoing massive reconstruction beginning in March and ending in June. (Nathan Watson / Hville Blast)

The Huntsville Museum of Art has been a hub of Huntsville culture since its opening in 1970, and it hosts a collection of both local and international artists from a wide range of disciplines.

Make sure to visit before its temporary closure in March!

SIGNALS – Museum of Information Explosion (opening March 2025!)

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The SIGNALS museum is projected to open in March 2025. (Amelia Brodowski / Hville Blast)

Have you ever wanted to learn about communication and its evolution? Head to SIGNALS – Museum of Information Explosion.

It is slated to be a hands-on museum detailing the history of communication.

Huntsville Revisited

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The Huntsville Revisited museum is a great place to learn more about the city we call home. (Amelia Brodowski / Hville Blast)

If you’re looking to deepen your historical knowledge of the Rocket City, we’ve got you covered.

Located at the H.C. Blake Art & History Center, the Huntsville Revisited museum has been embraced by the community since its opening in 2008 and displays a collection of rare Huntsville artifacts and artworks.

Cook Museum of Natural Science

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Where else in North Alabama can you find exotic fish? (Cook Museum of Natural Science)

Since its original opening in 1980, the Cook Museum is the perfect place for any animal-lover.

Following a closure in 2016, the re-vamped museum opened its doors in 2019 with an all-new look and new activities for anyone to enjoy.

North Alabama Railroad Museum

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Visit the trains at the North Alabama Railroad Museum. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Did you know that North Alabama has a railroad museum? Now, you do.

Head to the North Alabama Railroad Museum to learn about Huntsville’s locomotive history.

U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Alabama.
A look inside the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville. (John Omenski / U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum)

Feeling patriotic? Head over to Huntsville’s very own U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum.

With over 30 military vehicles on display dating back to WWI, what better way to spend an afternoon?

Earlyworks Children’s Museum

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The talking tree at EarlyWorks is a childhood memory for many Huntsville natives. (EarlyWorks)

This one’s for the kiddos.

EarlyWorks has been a field trip staple in the Huntsville community for decades.

Whether you are visiting the EarlyWorks Museum or Constitution Village (a full replica of where Alabama’s constitution was signed), you’re sure to find an educational and fun experience.

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