Southern Environmental Center
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Southern Environmental Center

Track A The Interactive Museum (TIM), a two-story environmental showcase that challenges visitors to slide down a giant sewage pipe, lift a week's worth of garbage, or identify sources of air pollution on a moving city scape model. Tour the nearby EcoScape, a 4-acre outdoor classroom with paths winding through a wetland, past bug sculptures and gardens, and along the woodland trail. Learn about medicinal plants, edible landscapes, and sustainable landscape practices. Make EcoArt. Transform computer wires, bottle tops, etc. into eco-jewelry. Track B The Alabama GeoDome, a 46-seat 4K theatre, showcases Alabama's natural wonders. An adaptive reuse of Meyer Planetarium at BSC, it is a tool for introducing visitors to ecological concepts. Video trailers blend GIS mapping, drone footage, and more to feature the state’s ecology. The minimum group size is 10 people.
900 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham, AL 35254
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205 226-4934
9 am to 4:30 pm M-F; reservation required
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Track A: Interactive Museum and EcoScape tours including EcoArt - 2 hours total. Cost is $5/person. Track B: Geodome video trailers of Alabama natural wonders - 1 hour or less, depending on group size/age. Cost is $5/person. Track A & B: $8/person. Teachers are free.
9 am to 4:30 pm M-F; reservation required
2052264934

Getting There

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  • 900 Arkadelphia Road
  • Birmingham, AL 35254
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Where to Stay

Econo Lodge Homewood - Birminghgam

Book a room at the Econo Lodge Homewood - Birmingham.

Best Western Plus Inn and Suites Birmingham

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Hampton Inn Trussville/Birmingham

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Drury Inn & Suites Southwest

Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. The Drury Inn & Suites offers easy access to famous local attractions, including the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Talladega Superspeedway.

Kings Inn--Civic Center--UAB

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Homewood Lodge

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The Redmont, Hilton Curio Brand

Located in the heart of downtown, The Redmont Hotel is the oldest hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Newly restored, the 14-story historic landmark features 120 newly renovated guest rooms that embrace the glamour of the 1920's. The Redmont Ho...

Comfort Inn and Suites Crossplex Village

At the Comfort Inn & Suites® at CrossPlex Village, modern spaces and amenities help you feel refreshed and ready to take on your day. After a morning workout in our fitness center, enjoy our free hearty and healthy breakfast. Whether you’re visiting ...
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Upcoming Events

Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival

April 25-26. Birmingham. Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival -- Homemade Food, Desserts, Silent Auction, Church Tours, Live Lebanese Band at night, Dancing demonstration by youth of church, Cedar 5K run and fun run on Saturday.

42nd Annual Magic City Art Connection

Birmingham’s largest city center arts festival transforms Sloss Furnaces with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas. The festival features 200 juried, fine artists from around the country alongside Corks & Chefs: A T...

Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham

TASTE. SIP. SAVOR. CORKS & CHEFS: A TASTE OF BIRMINGHAM is an explosion of flavor. The 28th annual tasting event is the place where delicious, artful dishes from Birmingham’s diverse culinary scene and its chefs are presented alongside wine, craft ...

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Yom HaShoah, Worldwide Holocaust Remembrance Day, serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis and their collaborators, and the profound impact that hatred, bigotry, and indifference had on humanity then, and still does today.

Beetlejuice

Broadway National Tour of BEETLEJUICE at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall May 6-11, 2025!

Regions Tradition

The legends of the PGA TOUR Champions return to Greystone Golf & Country Club for the Regions Tradition.

Harmony & Heritage

Join us for the Harmony & Heritage Festival—a FREE celebration of culture, community, and connection! 🎶✨ Enjoy live music, local artisans, interactive exhibits, and delicious food while exploring the rich history and diverse traditions that shape o...

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work ...
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Where to Eat

True Story Brewing Co.

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Carlile's Barbeque

Birmingham’s oldest family owned BBQ pit. We are known for our famous tender butts, sizzling old fashioned hamburgers, slow-cooked ribs, and hand-cut french fries.

Saw's Soul Kitchen

The authenticity, flavors and quality of the foods you’ll experience at Saw's Soul Kitchen will permeate deep down to your soul and show you the true meaning of "Food for the Soul".

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

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Urban Cookhouse

"Buy local, eat urban"

Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview

Half Shell Oyster House is a concept that was brought to life in 2009 in the historic Kremer building located in downtown Gulfport, Miss. The Half Shell since then has grown into 13 regional locations throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Ou...

Saws BBQ-Southside

Saw's Southside is serving traditional eastern Carolina BBQ along with its "Southside Interjection," Gulf Seafood.

Bamboo on 2nd

Inventive Pan-Asian plates, cocktails & sake offered in a sleek space with rustic-modern decor.
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