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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.
New Feature!!
Museum Matinee!
the Comer Museum will now be showing films throughout the history of cinema! On the last Saturday of each month, from 2pm to 3:30pm, stop by and enjoy a variety of cinematic masterpieces that once graced our local, beloved theatres.
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Enjoy fresh popcorn from our new vintage kettle popper, refreshing sodas, and stimulating discussions with fellow cinephiles.
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See you at the Movies!!
Matinee will resume on Jan 30th, 2027. See you then!!
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The Comer Museum will be hosting its Public Archaeology Forum on the first Thursday of every month from 3 pm - 7 pm. These events are open to the general public. Click HERE for a list of expected meeting dates.
Anyone interested in local history, prehistory, and archaeology is encouraged to attend! Come speak with our resident archaeologist and discuss local history, bring artifacts for identification, do your part as a citizen scientist to contribute to the archaeological record!
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​As the museum will be CLOSED for November and December, the Forum will not meet again until February 4th, 2027.
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We look forward to seeing you there!
SNACKS!!
coffee!!
Adventure!!
Paranormal Investigation Results
Check out the results of the Alabama's Most Haunted and Kennesaw Ghost investigations 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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Upcoming Event!!
The Art of Debra Foster​
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For the month of October the museum will be exhibiting the work of local artist Debra Foster. Mrs. Foster started painting late in life, picking up a paint brush only 15 years ago. She's a Washington state native but has have lived in Alabama since 2009. ​​​Swing by and see this late bloomer's fantastic body of work.
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The museum will be hosting a public reception for the artist from 6PM - 8pm on October 15th. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and to purchase your next piece of art. Don't miss this incredible exhibit!!
Karen O. Allen Book Signing​
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During our artist reception on October 22nd the museum will also be hosting a book signing for author Karen O. Allen. Karen’s passions can be summed up in three words: music, missions, and writing. Her Bible study Confronting Cancer with Faith (http://confrontingcancerwithfaith.com) has brought hope around the world. Her newest book Outta My Mind and Into His Heart offers 60 devotionals for the mental health community and its advocates. Karen’s blog (http://ewerblessed.com) highlights blessings from life, cancer, and lessons from sheep.
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As the middle daughter of three, Karen Allen shares a special relationship with her mom, caring and cooking for her every week since the Coronavirus pandemic. Their Thankful Thursday activities in the small town of Sylacauga, Alabama, can be followed on social media at #thankfulthursdaywithmama. Karen’s Ewe R Blessed ministry http://ewerblessed.com, blog http://ewerblessed.com/blog, and award-winning writing of books www.confrontingcancerwithfaith.com, short stories, articles, and devotionals seek to encourage others and glorify God. Come speak with Mrs. Allen during her book signing at the art reception from 6PM - 8pm on October 22nd. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and pick up a good book!!
Upcoming Event!!
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