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Welcome to Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center, where history, culture, and art intertwine to offer a captivating experience for all visitors.
The museum is honored to have been nominated for Best of Alabama - Museums. Vote up to once a day until April 30th! Help us get recognized; we'd sure appreciate it!!
Discover
Explore exhibitions showcasing a diverse range of art, artifacts, and historical collections that aim to educate, inspire, and engage our audience in meaningful ways.
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Artifacts and Ancient Wonders
Delve into the past with our collection of ancient artifacts, each telling a unique story of civilizations long gone.
Jim Nabors Gallery
Visit a gallery full of personal items of Jim Nabors, widely known as the lovable Gomer Pyle. View his yearbooks, hold the scripts from the comedy shows he was on, and learn how he got his start in show business.
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Capturing Essence - Sculptures and Art
Enjoy an array of photography, paintings, and sculptures that reflect the history and beauty of our beloved Marble City, with pieces such as the lovely "Miss Alabama," sculpted by Giuseppi Moretti in the early 20th Century.
Much, Much More!
Our collections and galleries cover the entire history and lifestyles of the marble city, past and present. There's always something new to see and discover.
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The Comer Museum will be hosting its Public Archaeology Forum on the first Thursday of every month from 3 pm - 7 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7th.
These events are open to the general public. Anyone interested in local history, prehistory, and archaeology is encouraged to attend! Come speak with our resident archaeologist and discuss local history, bring artifacts for identification, do your part as a citizen scientist to contribute to the archaeological record!
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We look forward to seeing you there!
SNACKS!!
coffee!!
Adventure!!
Paranormal Investigation Results
Check out the results of Alabama's Most Haunted's investigation of the Comer Museum, now available to watch on YouTube. If you thought you were creeped out by the darker side of the museum before....
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Disembodied voices screaming "get out", footsteps and knocking throughout the night, investigators being pushed and pulled, then someone decides to take Harriet down to the basement to see what would happen... and they did. You can too!! Click on the thumbnail link to share in the experience!
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Upcoming Event!!
Congressional Art Student Competition​
For the month of April the Comer Museum will be hosting the Congressional Art Competition for local area students. Come by and enjoy the work of the next generation of great artists! ​​​
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Judging will take place April 17th. The museum will be hosting a public reception for the artists at 2PM on April 18th. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and of course, inspiring art. Don't miss this incredible exhibit!!
Upcoming Event!!
Sylacauga Magic of Marble Festival
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Get Ready for the 2026 Magic of Marble Festival, sponsored by Alabama State Council on the Arts and Sylacauga Arts Council! Watch sculptors work their magic on our unique local marble. Enjoy IMERYS and OMYA Quarry Tours.
Participate in our famous marble Scavenger Hunt from March 23rd through April 13th! Applications may be picked up at B.B. Comer Memorial Library, the Sylacuaga Chamber of Commerce, and right here at the Comer Museum. And don't forget the museum also hosts an in-house children's marble scavenger hunt for children aged 4-12!​
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Contact Info: Ted Spears - Marble Festival Chariman
Email - tedspears4316@gmail.com
B.B. Comer Memorial Library
256-249-0961
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See you at the festival!!
