Cook’s Natural Science Museum
Cook’s Natural Science Museum offers an educational experience for individuals, schools, church groups and other organizations FREE of charge.
Enjoy an educational and entertaining trip to one of North Alabama’s most inspiring attractions. Our talking exhibits and life displays will impress you.
The museum provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds and animals, rocks and minerals, seashells and coral. Protected and endangered species are included in the museum’s vast collection and many animals are displayed in their natural habitats. Wildlife common to the Tennessee Valley is featured in one display with over 50 species
insects, animals, and water life from the regions.
Our professional staff can extend your visit with interesting natural history films.
In addition, an assortment of natural science gifts is available for purchase from our gift counter.
Location and Hours of Operation
Cook’s Natural Science Museum
412 13th Street SE
Decatur, AL 35601
256-340-2510
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Saturday
9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
(closed for lunch 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.)
Sunday 2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
CLOSED
New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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