Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
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Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

The Hardin Center is located in the heart of historic Downtown Gadsden and is adjacent to dining, shopping, and entertainment. There are three changing exhibition halls featuring regional and national exhibits and a 72-foot model of Gadsden in the 1940s with working railroads. Imagination Place Children's Museum features hours of hands-on family activities and fun. Special activities and performances take place throughout the year.

501 Broad Street Gadsden, AL 35901
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256 543-2787
Open Mon-Thurs 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 1 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, closed Sunday
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$8 for ages 2 and up, Free for Hardin Center members, $2 with EBT card
Open Mon-Thurs 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 1 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, closed Sunday
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  • 501 Broad Street
  • Gadsden, AL 35901
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