Anniston Museum of Natural History

This is the best natural history museum that I have found other than at the Smithsonian. Being in Alabama, there was no traffic issues, parking fees or wait time to enter. Even by Alabama's standards, we didn't see any rudeness from anybody. The visit was entirely pleasant. The bathrooms were accessable and clean.

I updated this review because I found that there was an entrance fee. It was paid by someone else without my knowledge. $30 for two adults and a child.

We were there this time on a weekend, so there were no school groups visiting. Several of the exhibits had been updated or added since the last time that we were there. The gift store was very nice.

The entire facility is in a park where there are many places to picnic. It is not in a downtown area, so vehicle access is easy. We had two people with physical limitations, including one in a wheelchair; we had no difficulties at all in navigating the facility. It was very friendly to kids.

The awesome Berman Museum is also in the same Anniston Museums and Gardens Park. Some in a group who aren't interested in natural history might go to the Berman Museum instead. I especially enjoyed the swords and other military exhibits covering ancient history to modern times. (I didn't go this time; I spent the full day at the Natural History museum. I'll plan a trip back soon to the Berman facility.)