Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts Community arts center, children's museum, art exhibits, classes, programs, concerts, and activities in Historic Downtown Gadsden, AL. Please review our hours.
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The Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, under the direction of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation, opened in 1990, and today more than 100,000 people visit the exhibits, performances and functions held at the Center each year. The last visitors are admitted 1 hour before each closing time. The Hardin Center is home to:

Galleries that feature a wide range of changing national and local exhibits. Im

agination Place Children’s Museum located adjacent to the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts in the historic Kyle Building. IPCM reaches thousands of children through museum visits and educational outreach. The Gadsden Community School for the Arts which offers instruction in strings, woodwind, brass, voice and more. The Downtown Dance Conservatory which offers quality classical ballet and contemporary dance education. With an enrollment of over 500 students, the dancers are trained in the renowned syllabus work of the Royal Academy of Dance. The nationally-celebrated Etowah Youth Orchestras featuring 300 talented young musicians

The Gadsden Symphony Orchestra

Gadsden Youth Chorus

06/20/2026
06/19/2026

We have a few unusual donation requests for our expansion of the children's museum. Maybe you have one of these and would like to convert it into a tax deduction while helping us build this exciting new Coosa River-themed interactive space!

Please join us for a lunch and learn event at the Hardin Center on June 23rd at noon. This is a FREE event to attend as ...
06/19/2026

Please join us for a lunch and learn event at the Hardin Center on June 23rd at noon. This is a FREE event to attend as a part of Gadsden Reads 2026.

“Build The Garden You Want” with Angela Whorton, a lifelong resident of Etowah County, a mom, mental health nurse, previously a hospice and social worker, and a Master Gardener. Angela is currently working on her Advanced Master Gardener Certificate.

More info on the Gadsden Reads program and schedule of remaining events: https://culturalarts.com/gadsdenreads/

Check out this FREE event happening tonight as a part of Gadsden Reads 2026! Thursday Evening, June 18: Chair Yoga with ...
06/18/2026

Check out this FREE event happening tonight as a part of Gadsden Reads 2026!

Thursday Evening, June 18: Chair Yoga with certified yoga teacher Barbara Hightower, Gadsden Public Library, 5:30-7:00 pm. Registration required due to limited space. For details and registration, contact LaShunda at 256.549.4699, ext. 2126.

More info on Gadsden Reads: https://culturalarts.com/gadsdenreads/

Join us tomorrow!
06/18/2026

Join us tomorrow!

06/18/2026
Wonderful concert with The Kings of Swing last night! ✨🎺🎶Thanks for coming out! Check out our page and follow us for mor...
06/17/2026

Wonderful concert with The Kings of Swing last night! ✨🎺🎶

Thanks for coming out!

Check out our page and follow us for more FREE events coming soon!

Come join us tonight! Join us for a FREE concert by the Kings of Swing Orchestra inside the Hardin Center in downtown Ga...
06/16/2026

Come join us tonight!

Join us for a FREE concert by the Kings of Swing Orchestra inside the Hardin Center in downtown Gadsden at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 16.

The Kings of Swing is a community group of volunteer musicians who play big band, jazz, and standards.

The concert is FREE, seating will be provided, and coolers are welcome. We encourage you to bring takeout food from a downtown restaurant to enjoy during the show.

Address

501 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL
35901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12565432787

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