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  133 4th Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601
  (256) 351-4505
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Cook Museum of Natural Science

Cook Museum of Natural Science

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New seasonal hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday: Closed

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Amazing Amphibians Fun Day

Saturday, March 13
10 am – 3 pm
FREE for Members or with General Admission

Delve into the world of amphibians. Come learn about salamanders, frogs, and the vast number of species that live right here in Alabama, including the fascinating hellbender! Explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder scavenger hunt and visit with the Museum’s Animal Ambassadors. Enjoy crafts, the Lily Pad Olympics, the Frog Fascination Science on the Spot presentations, and much more.

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FUN. EDUCATIONAL. MEMORABLE.

The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. Families leave the Cook Museum feeling fulfilled by their time together and inspired by the things they saw and learned.

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Natural Science

Interactive Exhibits

Classrooms

Programs for all ages

Aquariums

Sea Turtle, Fish, Coral

Live Animals

Reptiles and Amphibians

Interactives

Hands-on Stations

Special Events

Community Meetings

Testimonials

Kate Newville-Sinkel

This museum is a hidden DIAMOND in Northern Alabama. I am amazed at the quality of their exhibits (I personally find that their cave system exhibit, while smaller, is better than Mammoth Cave’s exhibit) and the cleanliness of the entire museum. I can’t believe I’ve been living 5 minutes away and had no idea how great this is. Everyone was absolutely amazingly nice and hospitable and makes me want to come back!

Kate Newville-Sinkel

Justen Alexander

Love this place! The workers are extremely knowledgeable, and the activities are amazing! I really loved the microscope wands. The insect exhibit was my favorite! My 6 year old had so much fun.

Justen Alexander

Darren Fuemmeler

I didn’t expect to find a science museum of this quality in Alabama, let alone Decatur, but there it is. The tour path and exhibits are well designed and laid out. In every room, there are displays for all ages. In the hours that I spent there, I didn’t see a bored kid or adult. That’s impressive. And when you get hungry, there’s a great cafe on site. It’s worth eating at even if you don’t go to the museum.

Darren Fuemmeler