Moundville Archaeological Park, Alabama, United States
4.5 (109 reviews) Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Moundville Speciality Museums • Parks
A beautiful place
Called "The Big Apple of the 14th Century" by National Geographic, Moundville Archaeological Park was once the site of a powerful prehistoric community that, at its peak, was America's largest city north of Mexico. Located on the Black Warrior River 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, the park preserves 326 acres where, 800 years ago, Mississippian Indians constructed 28 massive flat-topped earthen pyramids, arranged carefully around a vast central plaza. The mounds served as elevated platforms for civic and ceremonial structures and the homes of nobles. Today, the panoramic landscape provides stunning views of these ancient monuments while the park's museum displays many of the beautiful treasures that have been unearthed at the site. A campground with modern amenities and a conference center available for private function rentals compliment this historically and culturally significant site.
Address
634 Mound State Pkwy, Moundville, AL 35474-6425
Mobile
Website
http://moundville.ua.edu
Working hours
Monday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 15:41
User Ratings
4.5 based on (109 reviews)
Reviews
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5Wendy x 5:00 PM Jun 11, 2021
Quick must-see if you like history!
We had no idea this history even existed in the U.S. until planning our Alabama trip! This was an easy and interesting introduction into pre-European Native American history that predates even the Aztec and Inca civilizations we learned about in school. Only takes an hour to drive through, including hiking up two mounds, grabbing coffee, and seeing the museum. Don't miss the three educational huts located in the trees a small hike from the museum!!
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4Big Poppa 5:00 PM Jun 21, 2021
What a great place to visit
This is an awesome site. There are loads of things to see, from the Black Warrior to the traditional burial mount. The history of this site is amazing and well worth the stop in. It is a shame that the guided tour along with the video at the beginning was shut down due to covid - but still an awesome site to explore. I could recommend coming here with little ones as they have a history museum with plenty to see.
