The USA Archaeology Museum showcases artifacts from the Gulf Coast and covers over 12,000 years of prehistory and history. Artifacts are contextualized using a series of life-size scenic representations depicting archaeologists at work and glimpses into the ways of life of ancient Woodland cultures, mound-building Mississippian peoples, early French settlers, and an African American family after the Civil War.

FREE ADMISSION to Events & Exhibits!

For more information about current exhibits & events, please contact us: 

Email: ArchaeologyMuseum@southalabama.edu 

Phone: (251) 460-6106

Public Talks

When possible, talks are recorded and available on YouTube @USAArchaeology. 

Alabama Archaeology Day

10 AM - 3 PM I Sat. Oct. 5  

Practice atlatl throwing, making stone tools (flint knapping), lab activities, yaupon holly tea tasting, 3D artifact imaging demo, and more!

Free and open to the public! 

Arkhaios Film Festival 

Oct. 16-19

Free & Open to the Public!

Movie Showtimes and Trailers

4 PM, Oct. 16- Fall of the Mayan Kings 

5 PM, Oct. 17- Homeland Story 

4:35 PM, Oct. 19- Neanderthal: The First Artist 

5:40 PM, Oct. 19- Diving Into History

6:55 PM, Oct. 19- BYLOS, Revealed

4 PM, Oct. 19 Movie Cosplay Contest Registration ($10)

Prizes for Best Archaeology Themed Cosplay and Best Overall Cosplay Announced at 6:35 PM

4th Annual 

Halloween at the Museum

10 AM - 3 PM I Sat. Oct. 19

Free & Open to the Public!

Family-friendly activities for all ages include Pumpkin Painting (while supplies last) with the USA Center for Archaeological Studies, Trick or Treat Trail in the Native Plants Garden, and Gulf Coast  "Creepy Crawlies" at NOON with the USA Department of Biology.