UA Museums Announces Slate Of Free Holiday Events

TUSCALOOSA, AL — University of Alabama Museums is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a series of free events at the Gorgas House Museum, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Alabama Museum of Natural History.

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UA says the festivities begin Saturday, Dec. 6, when the Gorgas House Museum hosts “Letters to Santa” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can write letters to Santa using historical dip pens, seal them with wax and make traditional Victorian holiday crafts.

The Gorgas House Museum — the oldest building on campus — will also hold a holiday open house Friday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served while supplies last.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum will host its annual open house Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The event will see the museum offer complimentary food, drinks and family activities.

Big Al will also be available for photos and guests can write him a holiday card. The museum store will feature a clearance section with discounts on Alabama gear and an additional 10% discount on items.

The Alabama Museum of Natural History will present an “All Day Holiday Open House” Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to make ornaments, complete a scavenger hunt and take home museum buttons and bookmarks.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last.

All events are free, but UA says donations are welcome.

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