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Directions 
CHOM is located at 2213 University Blvd. in downtown Tuscaloosa, next to City Hall.

Know Before You Visit
Some items are better left in the car. No weapons of any kind are allowed in the museum. No food, drink, or outside toys are allowed in the museum. 

Large backpacks, bags and purses are not allowed beyond the Admission Desk. Strollers are not allowed in exhibits.  There is a small stroller park area with limited space near the admission desk, but outside of our exhibit areas. Large stroller bag storage attached to strollers are not allowed.

Shoes must be worn in the museum. Waterproof diaper coverings must be worn over cloth diapers, disposable diapers and over brands such as ‘Thirsties’,  ‘Bum Genius’, ‘Easy Ups’, etc.  

Parking
Buses should load/unload in the Bus Loading Zone directly in front of CHOM.  This area is for bus drop off and pick up only.  Personal vehicles may park in any legal street parking space, or in the City’s Intermodal Parking Deck.  Parking for personal vehicles in the City Parking Deck is FREE.  The Parking Deck is located around the corner on 7th Street and 23rd Avenue, adjoining Government Plaza.  Monday through Friday street parking is limited to two hours; $18 parking tickets are issued by the City of Tuscaloosa.  Visitors may leave the museum to move their car if needed and will be readmitted.  Weekend street parking is free of charge throughout downtown in unrestricted areas. ​ 

Dining Options
A number of fast food and fine dining restaurants are located near the museum and are either within walking distance or a short few blocks drive away. Also, River Road Park and Capitol Park have picnic facilities available. Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the museum. Although we offer exhibit experiences and many programs for our very youngest guests, we are unable to permit food and drink for this age within the museum. 

Admission
​Under 1 year:  Free
1 – 64 years: $12
65+ years:     $11
Military Discount:  $1 off admission for each person with current military ID
Museum Members with valid membership:  Free

Hours
CHOM is open Monday – Saturday,  9:30 – 5:00pm. The museum is closed Sundays and major holidays. Please call the museum before visiting on major holidays or check our website calendar for details.

From the Birmingham area:
Take I-59/20 west toward Tuscaloosa. Take exit 71 B, which will put you on I-359, heading north. Continue on this road until you reach University Blvd. in downtown Tuscaloosa. Do not go over the bridge. Turn right on University Blvd, and go approximately 3 blocks. CHOM is located on the right. 

From the Montgomery area:
Take 82 west into Tuscaloosa, where it becomes McFarland Blvd. Continue on McFarland Blvd. until you reach the exit for University Blvd. That exit will put you on University Blvd. heading west. Continue on University Blvd. through the University of Alabama campus into downtown Tuscaloosa. The museum will be on the left.

From Columbus, MS:
Take 82 east into Northport. At the intersection of 82 and 69/43, turn right onto 69. Continue on 69; you will cross the bridge and come to the intersection at University Blvd. Turn left onto University Blvd. Go approximately three blocks and CHOM will be on the right.