The Anniston Museum of Natural History is located in Lagarde Park, Anniston, Alabama and is home to more than 2000 natural history items on permanent display. Come face to face with with prehistoric predators, explore a replica Alabama cave, stroll the African savannah, and visit Ptolemaic-era mummies. Anniston Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and a Smithsonian affiliate, serving to enhance public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of living things and their environments. The museum preserves, studies, and interprets collections through interdisciplinary exhibits and programs. The museum is committed to providing educational, recreational, and economic benefits for diverse audiences. The collection began with William H. Werner (1842 – 1912), a naturalist and ornithologist with a passion for creating life-like bird dioramas. Upon Werner’s death, H. Severn Regar purchased the collection and continued to expand it. In 1930, the collection made its way to Anniston, Alabama after citizens raised money to transport and house the artifacts in the now-demolished Carnegie library. The collection opened to the public under the name of the Regar Museum. Local philanthropist and big game hunter John B. Lagarde expanded the collection further in the 1970s with a generous donation of African mammal mounts. The collection made its home at the Calhoun County War Memorial building until the new museum structure, now called the Anniston Museum of Natural History, opened in 1976. The museum’s collection continues to grow, including fossils, minerals from all over the world, a 22,000 specimen herbarium collection, and an extensive, award-winning marine collection. Artifacts from Native American Nations, African tribes, and Egypt complete our anthropological collections.

The Berman Museum uses history to engage, educate, and excite. Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Berman, their 6,000-piece collection of historical artifacts, weaponry, and art fascinates visitors from all over the world. Over the past 25+ years, the collection has grown to over 10,000 pieces, including a 1,000-piece Asian art collection from the Foo family. Farley Lee Berman was born to two Lithuanian immigrants in Anniston, Alabama on September 9, 1910. After high school, Farley attended the University of Alabama and Emory University, earning a law degree. In 1934, he opened a law office in Atlanta, Georgia. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Farley joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Ordnance Corps. His intelligence and talent were soon noticed, and Farley was transferred to the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.). He was stationed in Italy, the Middle East, Japan, and eventually North Africa, where he was assigned to locate a double agent. His primary target: a French resistance agent named Germaine Louise Kinne. Simultaneously, Germaine was assigned to verify that the American agent Berman was not a double agent. The two met, realized neither was a double agent, and struck up a friendship. Farley and Germaine fell in love and married in New York in 1948. They settled in Farley’s hometown of Anniston. The pair spent the next four decades amassing their collection. Farley preferred weapons and interesting articles of history, while Germaine set her sights on various forms of art, including paintings and bronze sculptures. Their collection was located inside the basement of their home, where they would give tours to students and visiting dignitaries. Many Anniston residents have stories of their visit to the Bermans’ home. After his beloved Germaine died in 1993, Farley began thinking about what would become of their collections. When a museum was suggested, he latched on to the idea. The Farley L. Berman Foundation was established, and ownership of the combined collection was transferred to the Foundation. The City of Anniston completed the structure and the museum opened in 1996. Farley died in 1999, but the collection and museum remains under the care of the Farley L. Berman Foundation Board and the City of Anniston. The collection continues to grow with impressive artifact donations, such as the Asian Art collection from the Foo Family.

Discover the beauty of the highest point in Alabama on an island in the sky! Cheaha Resort State Park, which is located on the southernmost tip of the Appalachian mountain chain, is the oldest park in Alabama (est. 1933) and considered by many to be one of the most unique parks in the nation. Imagine 2,799 acres of granite boulders and wind-warped ancient trees at 2,407 feet above sea level, often above the clouds, and surrounded by 392,567 acres of the Talladega National Forest including 7,245 acres of Cheaha Wilderness.

Since 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame has been the home to some of the most historic vehicles from various worlds of racing including stock cars, open wheel, endurance, modified, motorcycle and more. Beginning in 1990, the legends of motorsports who drove many of those machines began taking their place in the prestigious venue.

Majestic Caverns is a World Heritage Site and America's Most Historic Caverns featuring over a dozen above ground attractions. This unique destination, only a short drive from Birmingham, is perfect or families or those interested in nature or historical attractions! The above ground attractions range from gemstone panning to a giant maze and many more unique fun experiences that even Oprah called one of America’s Wackiest Attractions! This is a must see destination with a Cafe full or delicious meals and treats, campgrounds, a Gift Shop, a scenic picnic area, and pavilions near waterfalls, streams, and ponds. A Laser Light Show is included in every cavern tour.

Only Mustang museum in United States with over 100 Mustangs on display. All generations from 1964-1/2 to 2015 (first 50 years) plus largest display of SSP Mustangs used by Highway Patrol in 32 states plus other government agencies. Located in Odenville, Alabama approximately 20 miles northeast of Birmingham. Open Friday thru Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm plus any other time by appointment.