Immersive museum experience featuring over 200 ancient Native American artifacts, multimedia exhibits, and life-like historical recreations.
General Information
Admissions Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Park Grounds: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed major holidays
Seniors: $7
Students: $6
Military: $6
Children under 5: Free
Native American visitors: Free with tribal membership card
UA Museums members: Free with membership
How to Get There
From Tuscaloosa, AL (16 mi): Take AL-69 S toward Moundville, then turn left onto Mound State Parkway and follow signs to the museum entrance.
Overview
The Jones Archaeological Museum offers a captivating journey into the ancient world of the Mississippian culture, which flourished in the southeastern United States centuries before European contact. Located within Moundville Archaeological Park, the museum showcases more than 200 artifacts unearthed from the surrounding ceremonial mounds. Through its immersive exhibit, “Lost Realm of the Black Warrior,” visitors encounter life-like figures, recreated village scenes, and a multimedia show that brings to life the spiritual and social complexity of this Native American civilization.
Originally opened in 1939 and extensively renovated in 2010, the museum blends cutting-edge technology with archaeological scholarship to tell the story of one of the most significant prehistoric sites in North America. Beyond the museum walls, the park features 29 earthen mounds, nature trails, and educational gardens, offering a holistic experience of ancient life along the Black Warrior River. Whether you're a history enthusiast, student, or family traveler, the Jones Archaeological Museum provides a profound and visually stunning window into America’s indigenous past.
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