P.H. Gosse: A Naturalist’s Sojourn in Alabama

Explore Alabama’s natural history through our newest traveling exhibit

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Thanks to the generous support of The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Alabama Audubon is proud to announce a new a traveling exhibit featuring the art of Philip Henry Gosse, noted British naturalist who spent time in Alabama’s Black Belt in the 1830s. Featuring the region’s native flora and insect fauna, these intensely colored miniature watercolors reflect Gosse’s remarkable artistic talent. With permission from the British Library, we’ve printed archive-quality reproductions from high-resolution scans generously made available by Auburn University. As locations are added to this traveling exhibit, we will share the dates as well as the museums, libraries, and other venues hosting the show around Alabama below.

Upcoming stops to be announced

Check back soon for more stops planned for the exhibit!

Previous stops

University of Alabama’s Museum of Natural History, (Smith Hall, 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa), September–February 2020

Anniston Museum of Natural History (800 Museum Drive, Anniston), February 7–July 2020

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Interested in hosting this exhibit?

Email us at info@alaudubon.org, subject line: Hosting Gosse Exhibit