It is a beautiful building, but certainly not what one would expect. It is very tranquil Japanese style of architecture. When you first walk in you are greeted by a macaw and an African grey parrot and extremely friendly staff. The at they have is very nice and a lot of revolutionary America style themes pieces of art. I was really looking forward to seeing the civil war exhibits they have advertised on their website but the only one that was on display was a bust of Robert E. Lee. Definitely a neat little place to check out of you have time.

I enjoyed the artwork and the grounds, but the cages the macaw and African Grey were in were depressing. No toys. No variety in the perch sizes. No mirrors. They were really too small for birds that size. Bama seems to have pulled out all his tail feathers to have something to do. The cages and the floor around them were also filthy. The birds are clearly not as important as the beautiful grass that surrounds the buildings. That was clear to me.

Beautiful Americana art work. Sophisticated and housed in a lovely pagoda style building surrounded by manicured Japanese gardens. A must visit gem in Tuscaloosa.

Its in the Westervelt building off Jack Warner parkway, not the best location. Very small very limited, quite unimpressive . Youd think the sheer presence of the U of A would generate a better facility but then again here? Football is after all king.

We used this a meeting place for a staff day apart and got your of the museum. Beautiful art and very knowledgeable staff.

We visited back on Labor Day weekend. The museum had beautiful art work and very friendly staff. My daughter is an art history major at UA and she would love to explore working there during her time in Tuscaloosa.

My Wife and I really enjoyed it. It has some beautiful pieces of early American Art.

Most of the place is closed off unless you call in advance. Though the collection is fascinating, it’s not enough to be satisfied with and there’s no organization. At least it’s free.

Small museum, but they have some important pieces. Free, too!

Loved It! Wonderful art and atmosphere.

Must see.

Homework assignment.

Nice

Interesting and beautiful artwork.

I love the Japanese culture there