I liked the way the pictures of the civil rights movement were shown. Don't miss it on the second floor. Learned a lot about the American Indians from that region. More

We liked the exhibits, but the students spent almost all of our time at each exhibit, which was very short, having to listen to a person talking rather than getting to see all the stuff there. The rooms were also very small. The guides were all pretty good except for the lady in the room with toys and other random... More

This was a good stop--especially because it was free. But the main exhibit hall is not finished yet :( and there were 3 school groups there which was lots of kids in a small space. More

We were warmly welcomed by the people on duty on this January morning. There were few people there and we had most of the rooms to ourselves. There is much to see on the second floor but the most interesting to me was the Civil Rights information in the main welcoming area and the Sampler Gallery which has old toys,... More

This location is great if you're doing research. For me I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn't go back but I did find it interesting More

Be sure to see the lounge! Comprehensive exhibits. More

Love this place. We hold our October meetings here for the Alabama Genealogical Society each year. I also visit several times a year to research, attend Architreats, seminars, etc. More

Have been here several times over the years. Staff have always been very good. Only negatives: the parking is hard to find due to this is downtown and amidst the state buildings, And be careful of streets you come upon because alot of these are one-way and during rush hrs and lunchtime the traffic is fast and courtesy goes out... More

I have 5 children ages 3 to 13. Grandma's Attic is on the second floor of the Alabama Department of Archives and History building. It a fantastic, "hands-on" collection of antique everyday items that children can "try out" or a trunk full of dresses the girls can play "dress- up" . The boys even have old military or band uniforms... More