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Location
Accessibility
Group tours available; special accommodations can be requested during tour sign-up
Visitor tip
Start with the 'Pasture to Plate' exhibit, then meet Dusty at the door for a photo opportunity - a great way to frame your visit and create memorable moments
Visitor tip
The museum is completely free admission with a small gift shop available - bring kids directly to the hands-on play area and interactive section in the back to let them burn energy while learning about Alabama's cattle industry
About The MOOseum
Beef-cattle farming history museum. Educational museum celebrating Alabama's cattle farming & cowboy heritage, with a play area & shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Educational Agriculture Museum
- Focus
- Alabama beef cattle industry and ranching
- Main Highlights
- Pasture to plate lifecycle, historic timeline (1494-present), interactive exhibits, resident Longhorn Dusty
- Hours
- 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday (group tours)
What visitors say
Loved it! The MOOseum is a small but very fun and educational spot. It’s all about Alabama’s cattle industry, and they’ve done a great job making it interactive and kid-friendly. The exhibits are well put together, clean, and easy to…
We needed a place to spend a little time and The MOOseum was perfect. Good place to learn about tasty beef and how important they are to AL. There is also a nice play area for the kids. Employees are friendly and there is a small gift…
Small museum with two big cows and a lot of heart. Great spot for a quick visit with kids. We stopped while traveling to let the little one get the wiggles out and she was suitably entertained. Nice hands-on section in the back for just…
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Did You Know?
- The MOOseum features a timeline exhibit 'Hoofprints Through Alabama' that dates back to 1494, documenting nearly 530 years of cattle farming history in Alabama
- The museum offers free admission, operating on a donation-based model while maintaining educational exhibits and interactive experiences
- The museum features a resident Texas Longhorn named Dusty who serves as a photo opportunity and meet-and-greet attraction at the entrance
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