01 October - 31 October
Featured Event:
Community Classes
October 20 & 22 from 10 – 11:30 am
The K – 4th grade class is “Interesting Insects” and the 5th – 12th grade class is “Bovine Eye Dissection.” Classes are filling up, so be sure to snag your spot soon! To register, email groups@cookmuseum.org or call 256-898-6312 during regular weekday business hours.
27 October
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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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Marine Aquariums
Fish, Coral, Jellyfish
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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.
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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
