Special Exhibitions
It is in the
nature of things, C’est dans la nature de
choses
Through
Sunday,
May
11
Changing Exhibit Gallery
It
is in the nature of things, C’est dans la
nature de choses,
is a collection of discoveries,
experiences, and
existence. Objects that were collected
merely for their fragile beauty reveal upon
closer inspection their strength as well as
a close kinship to humankind. Art and
science converge in this unique and
beautiful exhibit from artist Allison
McElroy. Included in this remarkable exhibit
are leaf, mold and root components, pencil
drawings of and actual collected spider webs
and bug wings, more than
80
four leaf clovers, various hand-made
“cocoons,” and video projections. Included
in price of admission.
Guy Coheleach Wildlife Art Exhibit
Sunday, June
1–Sunday, September 28 Changing
Exhibit Gallery
Guy Coheleach’s
paintings have received the Society of
Animal Artists’ Award of Excellence an
unprecedented eight times. His one-man
exhibitions have been displayed at major
museums in 33 cities across America, from
Los Angeles to New York. Mr. Coheleach
gathers inspiration from his frequent
travels to national parks, Alaska, Europe,
South America and Africa. Visit
www.guysart.com to
see examples of his work. Included in price
of admission.
May
Free First Thursday Afternoon!
Thursday, May 1, noon-5pm
Join us the first Thursday* of every month
in 2008, for free admission from noon until
5pm!
Free First Thursday Afternoons!
admission requirements: •Children must be
accompanied by an adult • One adult is
required for every five children
*Free admission dates are:
Thursday, May 1 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, June 5 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, July 3 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, August 7 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, September 4 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, October 2 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, November 6 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, December 4 from noon until 5pm!
Noble Street Festival
Saturday, May 3, in the Kid’s Zone on
Noble Street in Anniston
Be sure to visit the Museum’s booth at the
Noble Street Festival and Bike Races. We
will be located in the Kid’s Zone off Noble
Street. Museum Programs Department will
present an educational display of mammals &
reptiles. Get up close and personal–and
touch, if you dare. We’ll be your official
source of bottled dino water, too, so come
by and buy! Proceeds benefit the Museum.
Music at the Museum: Honors Piano Recital
Sunday, May 4, 3pm Museum Auditorium
Students who achieved outstanding ratings at
the Northeast Alabama Music Teachers
Association District Auditions will present
their finest piano solos. Free admission to
performance. Admission charged for Museum
Exhibit Hall.
Northeast Alabama Orchid Society Orchid
Exhibit
Sunday, May
4–Sunday, May 11 Lobby
View lovely orchids from Northeast Alabama
Orchid Society in this annual public
exhibit. Orchid Exhibit in Lobby is free.
Admission charged for Museum Exhibit Hall.
Plant Sale
Saturday,
May 10, 2008, 10am–1pm Front
Lawn
In conjunction with Master Gardeners,
open to the public
Shop for unusual perennials, tropicals and
exotics from the Anniston Museum gardens.
Proceeds benefit the Museum gardens.
June
Guy Coheleach Wildlife Art Exhibit
Sunday, June
1–Sunday, September 28 Changing
Exhibit Gallery
Guy Coheleach’s
paintings have received the Society of
Animal Artists’ Award of Excellence an
unprecedented eight times. His one-man
exhibitions have been displayed at major
museums in 33 cities across America, from
Los Angeles to New York. Mr. Coheleach
gathers inspiration from his frequent
travels to national parks, Alaska, Europe,
South America and Africa. Visit
www.guysart.com to
see examples of his work. Included in price
of admission.
Explorer’s Camp
Tuesday–Friday, June 3–6, 8:30am–12:30pm
Education Specialist Kevin Jenné will lead
this fun and educational exploration of the
natural world. Students entering 1st–3rd
grade will have the opportunity to explore
the Museum Exhibit Halls, take hikes on the
Nature Trails and meet a variety of live
animals during the week. Deadline for
registration is May 28, 2008. $50/member
child, $60/ non-member child.
Free First Thursday Afternoon!
Thursday, June 5, noon-5pm
Join us the first Thursday* of every month
in 2008, for free admission from noon until
5pm!
Free First Thursday Afternoons!
admission requirements: •Children must be
accompanied by an adult • One adult is
required for every five children
*Free admission dates are:
Thursday, June 5 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, July 3 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, August 7 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, September 4 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, October 2 from noon until 5pm!
Thursday, November 6 from noon until
5pm!
Thursday, December 4 from noon until 5pm!
Animal Encounters
Fridays,
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 1–3:30pm Exhibit
Halls
Meet the Museum’s live animals as you stroll
through the exhibits. Visit the Discovery
Stations throughout the Museum’s Exhibit
Halls where specially trained youth
volunteers will greet visitors, show
animals, and answer questions about habitat
and behavior. Adventurous visitors may even
touch the animals ... if they dare! Animal
Encounters are included in the price of
Museum admission, but are only available
Fridays from 1–3:30pm, from June 6 to July
25.
Junior Naturalist Camp
Tuesday-Friday, June 10–13,
8:30am–12:30pm, Field trips Wed & Fri,
8:30–2:30pm
Students entering 4th–6th grade will enjoy
this week of exploration and adventure with
naturalist Stephen Faughn. On Tuesday and
Thursday students will get the opportunity
to explore the Museum, visit the nature
trail and Bird of Prey Trail, as well as
meet some live animals. Wednesday and
Friday will be off-site field trip days
where campers will observe nature and learn
many valuable outdoor skills. Deadline for
registration is June 4, 2008. $60/member
child, $70/ non-member child.
Museum Hours
and Admission
Tuesday thru
Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday 1–5pm,
Plus Summer Mondays, Memorial Day through
Labor Day
Adults
$4.50; Senior Citizens $4; Children (4–17)
$3.50; Children 3 & younger – free
Members
free with membership card
JSU Students
free with valid Student ID
256-237-6766
or
www.annistonmuseum.org
