We spent an hour and a half going through the exhibit in the unique museum. We saw live snakes,…read moreturtles, fish, axolotyl, alligators and more. Learned some stuff too. Very nice place with well kept exhibit. Only two adults were on this trip and we enjoyed this.

What an amazing museum in Decatur. They had so many exhibits and knowledgeable staff throughout the…read moremuseum

Excellent stop on road trip. Impressive platform mound and a…read moresignificant burial mound. Good museum displays and nice gift shop with friendly staff.

Wow, that's what I have to say. It's a small place and it has so much information and so many…read moreactivities for children in kindergarten till 5th grade. They have festival in May for 3 days they also have a corn run and they have a big property where you can walk around and get to know the place. They have a lot of arrows, skin of animal for demonstration and even technology from back then like apple grinder and corn grinders. This place is absolutely free but they do accept donations. The service was amazing it was an older gentlemen. He would tell us amazing facts and history of the the Indians did back then. He also let us play instruments from back then. He let us touch their weapons and showed us how they were used. He was always on top of everything interacted a lot of my family especially my little sister of 8 years. This was splendid. Please stop by and support them!!!

I have visited here twice on field trips with my students. I love this museum! There's so much to…read morelearn and if you're into science like me, this is definitely your place. There are self-guided tours, guided tours for groups and hands-on classroom experiences. You can meet an actual NASA scientist, learn about our solar system in the planetarium, and enjoy the various rides that are included with admission. There are other fun things to do but I believe those events/rides cost extra. You can even enjoy lunch under the trees or in the food court area inside. Pro Tip: Plan to visit at least two days to take it all in! It's definitely an out of this world experience!

If you have even the slightest interest in space, this place is a must-see!…read more The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the largest space museum in the world -- and it shows. From the moment you walk in, you're immersed in the story of humanity's journey beyond Earth. The exhibits walk you through our humble beginnings in rocketry, the intensity of the Space Race against the Soviets, the tragedy of Apollo 1, and the evolution of technology that eventually put humans on the Moon. You'll see command modules, landers, rovers, military applications, the role animals played in early testing, quarantine procedures after splashdown, and in-depth looks at International Space Station and Skylab. And then there's the jaw-dropping moment when you enter the massive building housing the fully displayed Saturn V rocket. It's hard to put into words how enormous and impressive it is stretched out above you. Seeing it in its entirety is worth the visit alone. We easily spent five hours here -- arriving shortly after opening and leaving about an hour before closing -- and still felt like we could have spent more time reading and exploring. There are over 1,500 artifacts on display. Every corner has something fascinating. One of my favorite parts? Actual rocket scientists were onsite at the Saturn V exhibit, ready and excited to answer questions. Talking to people who genuinely worked in the field adds a depth you just can't replicate with signage alone. I also highly recommend catching a show in the planetarium. We saw the presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope, and it was incredible. Pro tip: get there about 20 minutes early and line up. The shows are popular, and early arrival means better seats. Bonus -- you can bring in popcorn, candy, soda, or Icees if you're feeling snacky. Parking is huge and well organized. While they cap attendance each day at several hundred visitors, we had no issue getting tickets. The onsite cafeteria looked large with several food options. I noticed vegetarian choices but didn't confirm vegan availability. If I had one small critique, it would be that I wish there were even more actual flown-in-space artifacts. There are some, but many displays are trainers and simulators. That said, I understand that many space-flown items aren't recoverable, so replicas and trainers make sense. I also appreciated that the museum doesn't stop in the past. It brings the story into the present, covering modern space ventures like Blue Origin and SpaceX. Bottom line: this place is absolutely worth the trip. Plan for at least four hours -- five if you really want to dive in. There is so much to read, see, and experience. Space nerd or not, you'll leave inspired.

Both of us served and have been out since retiring longer than we were in. Visiting the Huntsville…read moreMuseum was quite a treat. It is comparable to, though a bit smaller than, the Don Pratt Museum at Fort Campbell. Every was since the inception of the country was represented and all the branches. The folks that put this museum together and maintain it are wonderful.

Amazing museum. Remarkable collection of weapons, gear, Jeeps, helicopters, and paraphernalia from…read moreUS military history. Impressive collection of vintage 40s-60s armaments. The staff are knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. They're all volunteers. Easy parking and inexpensive - with a donation to enter. Highly recommended

I only learned about this place a couple of years ago when I was considering a trip to Birmingham…read more It showed up on a 'things to do' list. I read a bit more about it and decided that it might be worthwhile if we had time in the area. We finally ended up with a reason to visit Birmingham, and this seemed to fit nicely into the afternoon drive there. The museum and the surrounding racing complex is located just off I-20. You exit near the town of Leeds and then drive maybe 2 - 3 miles (much of which is a dedicated road that just leads to the entrance). The property is huge. When we visited, once you pass through their gates, they had a guy waiting in a truck to direct you. He was friendly. I got the vibe that they didn't want randos driving further into the actual racing area, as it was in use for some private event. So we turned into the museum parking lot. There are some sculptures outside the entrance. Then you go in and pay the ~ $22 entry fee. The building is huge. It is open around a central atrium, with floors on opposite sides staggered at 'half floor' levels. They advise you to take the elevator to the top (5th) floor and work your way down. We did so. The elevator itself is large enough for cars, which is probably how they shift exhibits around. The top 2 - 3 floors are exclusively motorcycles. I'm not by any means a 'biker' but I still found the displays interesting. They are generally grouped in like clusters, either by brand or vintage or function. We paused to read some plaques, but not a majority. If you read everything, you'd likely be here all day (which might be fine for you). We stopped to take photos and appreciate bikes that were of particular interest (and there were a lot). After completing one floor, you descend on a curved ramp down to the next floor below but on the opposite side of the building. They have areas dedicated to different types of motorcycle racing (track vs. drag), an area about vintage / old bikes (from 100+ years ago). Then you start seeing some racing cars integrated in, and by the bottom floor, it is pretty much all cars. The cars are also interesting (I especially liked a 1960 Corvette and a 1966 VW Beetle, for personal reasons). Most of the cars were for racing and had sleek / interesting designs. The back wall of the museum faces part of their private race track. You may occasionally see / hear cars going by. You can exit and walk across a bridge over the track to a wooded area beyond (in the interior of the track). There was a further bridge / platform where you could see more of the track, but we didn't go up there. I also liked the design of the building and the displays. Some seats are designed to look like tires. A display of dirt bike racing had simulated churned up dirt made of concrete to evoke the racing conditions. The whole place was well laid out and masterfully architected. I checked later and my step count for just walking through the museum and the adjoining grounds was about 6000. I think most people, regardless of their attachment to racing, motorcycles, or cars, would likely find this place quite interesting.

OK, you're not into motorcycles, I get it. However if you will just give this place a try you will…read morebe amazed. First, it is nestled is a stunningly landscaped motor sports park. At the back of the museum is a pedestrian bridge that lets you see the cars or motorcyckes on the track on most days and enjoy the botanical gardenlike path in the winding road track infield. Back inside the museum is the world's largest motorcycle collection, largest Lotus race car collection, an interpretive theater, and a look into the advanced design center. Quickly you will see the motorcycles as a form of art. There are antiques and the newest cutting edge machines near each other and the workmanship and design features will amaze you. The staff is very friendly and can answer most questions or find you an answer. It also is full of other things like a huge HP 3D printer, a Bentley that the Beatles drove around in, and a collectiion of outboard boat motors. This museum is known around the World probably as much or more that it is locally. People come in from other states or countries daily. Yeah, it is motorcycles but check it out and you will be surpised.

We stopped here to play on our way to the beach. Super friendly staff. Great place for kids to…read moreget their energy out!

This was a pretty fun place for families. It is considered a Hands On Museum so there are plenty of…read moreactivities. There is a large play area that although fun for the kids it is definitely showing its age. The staff was very friendly as well.

I had the wonderful opportunity while at Wallace State to be able to see a special exhibit…read more"Charlotte's 23 Jays" which featured old Air Jordan sneakers, posters and video content. Having been a fan of Michael Jordan as a youth this walk down memory lane through the history of his sneakers was quite powerful. The way the currator was able to organize the sneakers and title cards was top notch. Overall was very impressed with the way the shoes and posters were presented in the cases and with the right amount of lighting. While the exhibition I experienced might be gone I think the way the work was displayed and the comfortable walkability of the space has be imagine that the next will be just as exciting. Beautiful space you should make sure to check out if in the area!

From the owner: From fine examples of delicately crafted porcelain to artful everyday wares, the Burrow Museum's…read morevast collection includes more than 5,000 objects primarily of porcelain, pottery, glass and bronze from the Victorian era to modern times. Highlights are on display in the Museum's main gallery and its Porcelain Room. Throughout the Museum, Wallace State shares Mrs. Burrow's appreciation for the decorative arts, her passion for collecting, and her particular love of horses with patrons, inspiring all to see the beauty in objects that surround us every day. Admission to the museum is always free.

This was a pleasant surprise! I didn't even know we had this in Huntsville. My friend booked the…read morefall colors train for us, which was surprisingly cheap at $15 each. Sadly it rained and the windows fogged pretty bad so we couldn't see a lot. They also do a Santa train starting December 3rd. I would do the fall colors one again, more mid October and not November to get the best views. Side note- there were no functioning bathrooms on the train.

It is small compared to other railroad museums that I have been to in Tennessee. But, it is free…read more The main attraction here is the train ride with the old diesel locomotive. It was sold out when we got there, but I can't hold that against them. It was our fault. It was too hot today for another run later in the day. Those tin cans of rail cars just get too hot. There were a few interesting exhibits.