Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Exciting events + exhibits for your spring staycation at Birmingham Museum of Art
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Start your spring with events and activities at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA).
From exploring amazing Disney exhibitions to hands-on activities like pottery, there are awesome activities that are sure to wow you.
1. Experience Disney in an all-new way in Birmingham
Love Disney? Get ready to be enthralled by the BMA’s newest exhibition, Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, presented by PNC.
You’ll see 70 iconic costumes straight from your favorite Disney movies. Some include:
- Belle’s ball gown from Beauty and the Beast
- Captain Jack Sparrow’s pirate garb
- Cinderella’s glass slipper
- Cruella De Vil’s fashionable frock
- Mary Poppins’ dress from Mary Poppins Returns
- Sanderson Sisters’ wicked wardrobe
Whether you’re a fan of classic fairy tales or epic adventures, this exhibition has something for everyone to admire and appreciate.
Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume at the BMA
- When: February 17-August 24
- Cost: $30 | Seniors: $25 | Kids: $20
Check out exhibitions coming soon to the museum by following BMA on Instagram.
2. Engage with hands-on spaces at ArtVenture
Unleash your inner creativity at ArtVenture, BMA’s interactive gallery for families with children ages 5-12.
For crawlers and toddlers, the Sonat Gallery is a safe environment where your little ones can discover the wonder of light, color and texture.
Children ages 5-12 will love the Hess Gallery. It features over 15 hands-on learning stations for kids to learn through play.
From an interactive weaving wall and stop-motion technology station to a maker space offering projects like printmaking and pottery, there’s endless opportunity for expression.
ArtVenture at the BMA
- When: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4:30PM | Sunday Noon-4:30PM
- Cost: FREE
3. Enjoy lunch at the BMA cafe
After a busy day exploring the BMA, you’ll want to make a pit stop at the museum’s Juniper cafe.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between gallery visits or looking for a sit-down meal, this little eatery is charming and delicious.
Our pick: Turkey sandwich with aged cheddar and garlic aioli on Continental Bakery’s light and fluffy Focaccia bread.
4. Explore the Nappy Roots Exhibition
Celebrate your roots in style. Nappy Roots: A Transatlantic Story of Hair, Struggle, and Liberation is inspired by Kerry James Marshall’s School of Beauty, School of Culture.
In collaboration with the BMA and interculturalist & naturalista Bettina Byrd-Giles, this incredible work honors the CROWN Act of 2022, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle or texture.
This exhibition is a joyful ode to self-expression and the power of owning your unique style.
5. The Museum Shop
Located inside the Birmingham Museum of Art, The Museum Shop offers a thoughtfully curated collection of items and gifts made in Alabama and around the world.
In addition to merchandise derived from the Museum’s collection and exhibitions, the gift shop also has a range of coffee table and art-related books.
Museum members receive a 10% discount at The Museum Shop.
View more at the Birmingham Museum of Art
Come engage with the art exhibitions on display now this spring and explore the diverse collection of nearly 30,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and decorative arts.
- Location: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM | Sunday Noon-5PM
- Cost: General Admission is FREE
Make sure to stop by the BMA this spring and follow them on Instagram + Facebook.
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