Museums

Experience Alabama's sports museums and soak up the state's rich sports history and culture. Visit the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and browse three floors of vintage equipment, uniforms, photographs, trophies, awards and medals. Motorsports enthusiasts will enjoy the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. With five floors and 80,000 square feet, the museum is dedicated to the preservation, exhibition and history of motorcycles, vintage vehicles and motorsports. See works of famous sports artists and sculptors and view and outstanding collection of Olympic poster art at the American Sport Art Museum and Archives. Learn about Alabama's spirit for sports and plan a visit to one of the state's many sports museums today.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa contains over 100 years of Crimson Tide football including photographs, uniforms, sports memorabilia and state-of-art videos of Bama coaches, players and unforgettable plays.

Talladega Texaco Walk of Fame/Davey Allison Memorial in Talladega is a tribute to NASCAR's top drivers and has a downtown memorial to Davey Allison. Induction ceremony is held Saturday night during Talladega race week every October.

Rickwood Field in Birmingham is the world's oldest ballpark, restored to original appearance. Completed 1910, it was home of Birmingham Barons, Black Barons, and Oakland A's. The Rickwood Classic played here each May.

Jonathan Bell Lovelace Athletic Museum and Hall of Honor in Auburn is currently under renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2011. Relive great Tiger memories and preservation, interpretation and exhibition of great athletes, eams, coaches and administrators who embody Auburn University spirit.