05 December
Giving Week at the Cook Museum
November 20 – December 7
This year at the Cook Museum, all Giving Week donations will go toward care for our animals! Although the Museum was closed to the public from March 14th to July 7th, our animals were still receiving the same Amazing care as always! Your donation will provide items like food, vitamins, special treats, care, and love! We are so grateful for your support!
Give the gift of experiences this Christmas! Purchase a Gift Membership today onsite or by calling (256) 898-6312.
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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
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Classrooms
Programs for all ages
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Aquariums
Sea Turtle, Fish, Coral
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Live Animals
Reptiles and Amphibians
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Interactives
Hands-on Stations
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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
