It’s almost time for Museum Store Sunday, an annual shopping day showcasing the unique items at museum stores. In 2017, the Museum Store Association founded the event to encourage patrons to support museums and cultural institutions. Held the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Museum Store Sunday invites the public to shop locally to help support the arts and drive revenue directly to cultural institutions.
This year, more than 1,500 museums around the world will participate in Museum Store Sunday with discounts, giveaways, and art activities. Looking to head out to some museum shops? Here are four ways to enjoy Museum Store Sunday in Alabama.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
For Museum Store Sunday, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in Auburn is hosting a day of sales. Patrons can expect 25 % off regular priced merchandise, as well as an additional 10 percent off speciality items. In addition to shopping, guests can enjoy tours by student guides and coloring kits for children. Also on the agenda: brunch boxes and holiday drink and food specials from the cafe.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art| 901 S College St, Auburn, AL 36849
Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art will host a five-hour shopping event from 12 to 5 p.m. for Museum Store Sunday, featuring artist demos, artisans, book signings, and holiday treats and drinks. All museum store items will be 10% off for everyone in-person and online, and museum members will receive 20% off all purchases in-person and online. The first 25 purchasers of $25 or more will receive a Museum Store Sunday tote and patrons can enjoy free gift wrap with all in-person purchases.
Here’s a schedule of events for Museum Store Sunday at the Birmingham Museum of Art:
Noon to 5 p.m.: Artists In-Person
From noon to 5 p.m. in the museum cafe guests can meet local artists and purchase their latest work. Sunday’s lineup includes Yogi Dada, Terri Dann Osborne, Elizabeth Limbaugh, September Reed, LiMari Studios, and Jackie Kim.
1 to 4 p.m.: Book Signings and Art Activities
Authors Verna Gates, Jenny Lewis, Ramey Channell, and Possum Doss will host a series of readings and art making in the 8th avenue lobby:
1 p.m. Book Reading with Ramey Channel, Mice from the Planet Zimlac
2 p.m. Book Reading with Jenny Lewis, Duma’s Song
3 p.m. Art making with Possum Doss, author of Animals Alphabet Soup
1- 4 p.m: Coffee in the 8th Avenue Lobby
Dryft Coffee will have warm libations for guests. The museum will treat patrons to the first 50 drinks.
1- 4pm: Cocktails in the Café
The museum will have a selection of holiday cocktails for patrons.
Birmingham Museum of Art| 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
Vulcan Park and Museum
The Anvil, the shop in Vulcan Park and Museum, will offer 10 percent discounts for Museum Store Day.
Vulcan Park and Museum| 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Huntsville Museum of Art
The Huntsville Museum of Art will host free admission from noon to 5 p.m. on November 27.
The museum store will also have a discount on items from its holiday stocking stuffer gift guide.
Huntsville Museum of Art| 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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