Moundville Archaeological Park

Hermoso lugar, cuando no hay nadie alrededor es re silencioso y pacífico. Muy lindo para conocer algo de historia.

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Take mosquito spray!!! They were really bad by the stairs and the trail there. It was a nice little stop. The museum was pretty bare and not much to see. If we went again, I would go earlier in the day and walk the entire trail. It’s not too long, but we got there in the heat and then got bit by mosquitoes right away.

Lots to see and very educational. You can drive or walk around the park. There are a few mounds with stairs that you can climb, but the others are off limits. They have many recreations and artist renditions of life for this ancient civilization. The brochures mentioned several artifacts found in the area that I couldn't find in the museum. I would have liked to have seen them as well as more authentic artifacts found in the area.

Was very nice but the museum only had 2 small displays of actual artifacts. I had visited years ago.. there was so much more to see then… it was the first time for my husband. He thought it was nice and artsy. I was expecting more of an archeological experience.. not like that anymore. Nice gift shop.. it felt more like an Art Gallery than a Museum

Well maintained park and museum and park. It was super hot the day I visited but I did walk the mounds on exhibit and the nature trail. I will visit again.

I felt it would only be fair to prospective visitors to edit the glowing review I left below, some time ago. Going back last month I was very disappointed. The museum has basically been gutted of significant artifacts due to the act by Congress to repatriate funerary artifacts. In their place is either nothing, or exhibits of low quality, with lighting that doesn't work. When I tried to engage with the administration about this I received no reply. The mounds are still there, thankfully, and there is one impressive display as the centerpiece of the museum, but otherwise enjoy looking at empty shelves. Additionally, there are wax figures in some outbuildings depicting Native American houses with various activities going on. The figures are pathetic. Heads dripping down on chests, anything but lifelike. More like a museum of horrors.This has been the case for the past 15 or more years, with no attempt to repair or replace them. Neglectful. The gift shop is well stocked, and the small cafe had welcome refreshments. The museum/cafe attendant was friendly and helpful. There's only one restroom away from the museum, and it was locked. All outdoor signage and totems at the museum entrance are in poor condition. A few mounds are being overgrown by saplings and vines. I picked up trash out of respect for those who built these mounds, but not those who should maintain them. "This is one of the premier archaeological sites in the United States, and worthy of being a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. The small museum, built by the CCC, is first rate, but deserves better maintenance. Visitorship is low, making this a peaceful place to stroll and contemplate. Unfortunately for the good of our present culture, most Americans have their heads inside a football, but you can get away from Tuscaloosa for something in Moundville of lasting significance. Enjoy."

The grounds were beautiful but the museum gave the artifacts related to burial rites back to the descendants of the Native Americans in the Moundville area. Unfortunately, this was 99% of the museum so the display cases are empty. I’m not sure why they are keeping the museum open. Even the famed Rattlesnake Disc was a replica since the real one is on loan to the Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma.