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Welcome to Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center, where history, culture, and art intertwine to offer a captivating experience for all visitors.
Discover
Explore exhibitions showcasing a diverse range of art, artifacts, and historical collections that aim to educate, inspire, and engage our audience in meaningful ways.
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Artifacts and Ancient Wonders
Delve into the past with our collection of ancient artifacts, each telling a unique story of civilizations long gone.
Jim Nabors Gallery
Visit a gallery full of personal items of Jim Nabors, widely known as the lovable Gomer Pyle. View his yearbooks, hold the scripts from the comedy shows he was on, and learn how he got his start in show business.
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Capturing Essence - Sculptures and Art
Enjoy an array of photography, paintings, and sculptures that reflect the history and beauty of our beloved Marble City, with pieces such as the lovely "Miss Alabama," sculpted by Giuseppi Moretti in the early 20th Century.
Much, Much More!
Our collections and galleries cover the entire history and lifestyles of the marble city, past and present. There's always something new to see and discover.
public Archaeology Forum​
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We have exciting news!
On the first Thursday of every month the Comer Museum will be hosting a Public Archaeology Forum in the afternoons from 3 PM - 7 PM. The next one is scheduled for November 6th. These events are open to the general public. Anyone interested in local history, prehistory, or archaeology is encouraged to attend! Come speak with our resident archaeologist and discuss local history topics, bring artifacts for identification, or just engage in interesting conversation about our area's rich history and cultural resources. We look forward to seeing you there!
Paranormal Investigation Results
Check out the results of Alabama's Most Haunted's investigation of the Comer Museum, now available to watch on YouTube. If you thought you were creeped out by the darker side of the museum before....
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Disembodied voices screaming "get out", footsteps and knocking throughout the night, investigators being pushed and pulled, then someone decides to take Harriet down to the basement to see what would happen... and they did. You can too!! Click on the thumbnail link to share in the experience!
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Local Art Expo!
From November 1st to January 1st, anyone can be apart of our art gallery! Any and all local artists of all skill levels are encouraged to present up to two pieces to hang in the gallery for the community to enjoy and perhaps purchase. There's no cost, so if you ever wanted to see your work hanging for the public, now's the time!
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The museum will be hosting a reception for all contributing artists from 6PM - 8PM on November 20th. Lets see what you got!!
Upcoming Event!!
Upcoming Event!!
Christmas Market
The Comer museum will once again be hosting a Christmas Market for local crafters, vendors, and artists this holiday season. The market will run from the 2nd - 20th of December. All tables have been reserved, so come get some gift shopping done.
See you there!​
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