In an ongoing effort to highlight the many facets of Tuscaloosa’s history, the people of our shared past, and the research contributions of University of Alabama students, Woman in a Dress is the featured fall exhibition.
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Exhibit: Woman in a Dress
**Masks must be worn when visiting the museum regardless of vaccination status per UA regulations as of August 6, 2021.** In an ongoing effort to highlight the many facets of Tuscaloosa’s history, the people of our shared past, and the research contributions of University of Alabama students, Woman in a Dress is the featured fall
Food Truck: Wildman’s American Grill (May 29)
We are super excited to welcome Wildman’s American Grill to the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum this Saturday, May 29 from 11 AM – 1 PM! Come have lunch at the museum with Wildman’s and visit our BUGS exhibit while you’re here!
THIS WEEK: Bama Bug Fest 2021!
Bama Bug Fest will be crawling your way April 22-24 and will include virtual experiences and in-person exhibits at the Alabama Museum of Natural History, Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum and Tuscaloosa Public Library.
“BUGS” Exhibit at MWWTM (April 6 – July 31)
Visit Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum for the free BUGS exhibit that features University of Alabama Blount student-created photos of specimens that were photographed using the focus stacking technique!
Bama Bug Fest (April 22-24)
This year’s Bama Bug Fest will be crawling your way April 22-24! Bug Enthusiasts will be able to participate in video live chats with experts, make crafts, and visit in-person exhibits at Alabama Museum of Natural History, Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, and Tuscaloosa Public Library! For more details, visit: https://bamabugfest.org/
UA Museums Weather Announcement
Due to severe weather and The University of Alabama instructions, the Alabama Museum of Natural History, The Gorgas House Museum, Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum, and the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum are closed today.
“Stitching Together Tuscaloosa’s History” – Reflections on the Exhibit
In this video segment, University of Alabama student curator, Allison Mansour, reflects back on what she has learned about designing and creating exhibits. The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum is proud to present “Stitching Together Tuscaloosa’s History” which ends on March 27, 2021.
“Stitching Together Tuscaloosa’s History” – Maintaining Textiles
In this video segment, UA student volunteer and exhibit curator Allison Mansour shares her insights on the importance of maintaining textiles in museum collections as well as specific details about the Bicentennial Quilt learned from interviewing head quilter Yvonne Wells.
NEW EXHIBITION: “Stitching Together Tuscaloosa’s History”
Curated by University of Alabama student volunteer Allison Mansour, the Stitching Together Tuscaloosa’s History exhibition utilizes the 2019 Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Quilt which was created as a celebration of Tuscaloosa’s ever-changing and diversifying communities.