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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 February 5th (there WILL NOT be one for January). 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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Mixed Expressions Gallery
Throughout the month of January the museum will feature the work of several local artists in a variety of media. Contributing artists include Allaster Hay, Brylane Hay miller, Joseph Fields, Cristy Rae Emfinger Warlick, Bryan Eason, and Angela Eason. Swing in and enjoy this creative display of Artistic Expressions.
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The museum will be hosting a reception for all contributing artists from 6PM - 8PM on January 15th. See you There!!
Upcoming Event!!
Upcoming Event!!
Black History Art Extravaganza Exhibit
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From February 3rd through the 28th the Comer museum will be hosting the an art exhibit in honor of Black History Month. Come join us for a celebration of history and culture! ​​​
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The museum will be hosting a reception for all contributing artists from 6PM - 8PM on February 19th. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and live entertainment! Don't miss the celebration!!
Upcoming Event!!
13th Annual Comer Museum Car and Bike Show!!
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Get Ready for the 13th Annual Car and Bike show hosted by the Comer Museum! Classic Cars and Bikes, 50/50 Split the Pot, Money Tree, Door Prizes, Food and Vendors, Live Entertainment, and much more!
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​​​ $25 Entry Fee for show participants. Print and fill out a vehicle registration form here or swing by and pick one up. Vendor fee of $25 with limited spacing. Print and fill out a vendor registration form here.
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See you at the show!!