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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.
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.
New Feature!!
Museum Matinee!
the Comer Museum will now be showing films throughout the history of cinema! On the last Saturday of each month, from 2pm to 3:30pm, stop by and enjoy a variety of cinematic masterpieces that once graced our local, beloved theatres.
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Enjoy fresh popcorn from our new vintage kettle popper, refreshing sodas, and stimulating discussions with fellow cinephiles.
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See you at the Movies!!
Showing Soon!
Showtime is August 29th, 2-3:30 PM.
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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. These events are open to the general public. Click HERE for a list of expected meeting dates.
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 the Alabama's Most Haunted and Kennesaw Ghost investigations 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!!
Marble Sculptures by Ada and Charles Cummings​
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For the month of August the museum will be exhibiting the beautiful marble sculptures of Ada and Charles Cummings. Come and enjoy a variety of pieces from large native American busts to small jewelry-size pieces. Each one is made from our world famous Sylacauga marble and all are available for purchase! ​​​
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The museum will be hosting a public reception for the artists from 6PM - 8pm on August 20th. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and to purchase your next piece of art. Don't miss this incredible exhibit!!
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Annual Photo Contest​
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During September the museum will once again be hosting our annual photography competition. The contest is open to all amateur photographers (anyone who does not receive the majority of their income from photography). There are two categories: Adult and Student (under the age of 18). ​​​
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Click HERE or stop by the museum for official rules and entry form. Artists may submit up to 5 images. The cost to enter is $25 per artist for one photo, and $5 for each additional photo. Deadline to enter is August 28th. Winners will be announced at a public reception for the artists from 6PM - 8pm on September 17th. Be sure to join us for free refreshments and to enjoy excellent local photography. Don't miss competition!!