Reviews

C M

We enjoyed our quick stop here to see the Indian mounds. Crazy to think this was the largest city north of Mexico at one point with more than 10,000 people. We enjoyed climbing to the top of Mound B. We spent about 45mins-1hour walking the grounds and museum. Worth a stop if your in the area.

David Scrivener

I wish I could have seen the museum, but the grounds are open and have signage, and there are brochures in a low mounted container next to the museum. I think if you're in the area it's worth a visit, pictures don't do justice to the main mound. It's literally as tall as a 5 story building!

honakerm

Very nice, easy visit. The have some exhibts, but are restricted as to what they can display, until there is an agreement amongst the various tribes. This seems like such a shame, cause every time I see these type of displays, I gain greater appreciation for their culture. Seems like their delay is putting off more interest in their people, history, and plight. I hope they resolve this soon. On a positive note, this a great outdoor area to walk, bring the kids, and walk the dogs, while taking in the majestic beauty of those mysterious mounds. The museum or exhibit area is very beautiful, super clean, with a snack bar, gift store and restrooms.

Ryan Sullivan

Near Tuscaloosa. Impressive site with a lot of mounds. Amazing to think of the scale of the original ciry. The museum was nice, but I thought it focused to much on ceremonies that may or may not have existed. I would have liked to see more featured tools and artifacts with info. I don't care if they are reproductions.

DL Wilson

Antique amazing part of Alabama History. I took my daughter there after she studied Moundsville in 4th grade history. She approached the site with the curiosity that I had hoped. This place is fantastic. Lots to see and the museum is wonderful as well

Charles Cashman

Loved it. Wonderful park that is part of the USA's ancient history which so few seem to know about. Family friendly and well worth the visit. Highly recommended.

Spencer Trotter

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.

Jerrad Holloway

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.

Sharla Rose

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.

Roxanne Krohn

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

David

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."

David Henshaw

I really enjoyed the park. I went in without knowing what to expect. The grounds are in good condition and I was able to learn a lot while there. You can climb to the top of two of the mounds and you get a great view of the area. The Douglas Nature Trail near Mound B was very nice as well; a shaded hike through the woods with a platform section at the end. With the exception of the museum, it’s obviously an outdoor experience, so be mindful of the weather; it was a hot and humid day in May for me. I would be hesitant to visit in mid-summer. $8 general admission per person.

Chanda Mitchell

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.

Jennifer Nisengard

A wonderful place to spend the day! We went with family and spent the day wandering around the site, spending time in the museum, at the exhibits, and gift shop and checking out the areas near the water! It was warm, so bring water! It was great to see the University really looking at the artifacts they had on display. A great place to spend a day, lots to learn!

DestineeHope Compton

Very upset by the way the staff behaved. we wore our "masks" while in the meuseum and pulled them off as we were walking out the door. next thing we know police are pulling up and approaching us as we are walking around outside. its sad that we cant have a peaceful day trip with our kids without being harrassed. the cops were nice but should not have been called to begin with. this will be the last time we go to this park.