What’s great about visiting and residing in Alabama is its variety of places to see and things to do. There are several types of attractions here in the Yellowhammer State, including a large number of museums. One museum in particular is the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa. To learn all about this one-of-a-kind museum, take a look below.

The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa is one of Alabama’s most unique museums for children.

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Featuring 25 exhibits among three floors, it offers an incredible experience for ages newborn to 13.

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There’s even a soft play development exhibit that’s specifically for newborns through age 3 that parents can’t stop raving about.

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Each exhibit at the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa is filled with such detail you’ll forget you’re at a museum. It’s truly incredible how realistic some of the exhibits are.

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What makes this children’s museum stand out among most others is that it’s fully hands on. While here, children are able to participate in several activities such as making sundaes at a drug store soda fountain,…

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…fishing from the Black Warrior River, and…

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…working at a hospital, which happens to be several of the children’s favorite exhibit.

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During their visit, children will also learn all about farm life, including how to milk a cow.

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The next time you’re looking for a unique place to take the entire family, consider stopping by the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa. It’s the perfect place for a family day trip!

google/Beverly Pettigrew Doss For more information about the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Admission: Under 1 year, free; 1-64 years, $9; 65+ years, $8; Each person with a current military ID gets $1 off admission.

Have you ever visited the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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For more information about the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Admission: Under 1 year, free; 1-64 years, $9; 65+ years, $8; Each person with a current military ID gets $1 off admission.

For a list of more kid-friendly places in Alabama, be sure to take a look at the following article: 9 Kid-Friendly Places In Alabama That Are Perfect For A Family Outing.

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