Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission

06/04/2026

Space rocks fall to Earth every day, but few left a mark quite like the one in the City of Wetumpka, AL.

Thanks to The Bama Buzz for highlighting Alabama’s meteoric history. If you want to experience one the worlds most famous impact site, there’s no better place to start than the Wetumpka Impact Crater.

This week's meteorite impact may not have been in Alabama but our state has plenty of significant history with fall events.

04/29/2026

Take a piece of Wetumpka, AL home with you!

While you’re exploring the Wetumpka Impact Crater Discovery & Visitors Center, don’t forget to stop by our gift shop. From postcards and crater-themed swag to unique souvenirs, there’s something for everyone.

Learn a little more about our one-of-a-kind crater town, then grab something to remember your visit or share a bit of Wetumpka with friends and family.

Come explore, discover, and take home a story of your own.

04/26/2026

We had a great time tonight sharing the story of the Wetumpka Impact Crater with Girl Scouts from across Alabama.

As part of the 2026 Alabama Girl Scout Camporee at Fort Toulouse - Fort Jackson Park, we had the opportunity to talk about asteroids, meteorites, and the impact that shaped our community. We also explored what to look for in the night sky before the girls headed out on their nighttime hike.

Thank you to the Girl Scouts for the invitation and for your enthusiasm for science and discovery. We loved being a part of it!

04/20/2026

Today we celebrate our incredible volunteers on National Volunteer Recognition Day.

Our volunteers help welcome and educate thousands of visitors each year at the Wetumpka Impact Crater Discovery Center, and we are so thankful for the time, passion, and heart they share with our community. Your support helps us tell the story of one of Alabama’s most unique natural wonders.

We’re also looking for more volunteers to help staff the Discovery Center on Saturdays. If you’d like to get involved, send us a message. We’d love to have you be part of the discovery.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for all you do!

03/08/2026

As Alabama Impact Crater Discovery Week comes to a close, we are incredibly grateful to all of the partners, sponsors, and especially the volunteers who helped make this week possible.

Over 7 days, we hosted 10 events and welcomed more than 1,000 participants from here at home, across the country, and around the world. That kind of response is incredibly exciting and speaks to the significance of the Wetumpka Impact Crater and the growing interest in its story.

Every event, tour, program, and presentation was part of a greater mission: advancing education, encouraging discovery, and supporting the preservation of one of Alabama’s greatest natural disasters and most unique geological landmarks.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, partnered, volunteered, and believed in this mission. We are proud of what this week represented, and we are even more excited about what lies ahead.

Keep an eye out in the days ahead for more photos from the inaugural AL Crater Week!

03/07/2026

Today’s 2026 Wetumpka Impact Crater Tours are sold out! But you can still join us and explore the AL Crater Week Exhibition Hall at the Wetumpka Civic Center till 4pm. Come discover exhibits, learn more about the Wetumpka Impact Crater, and be part of Alabama Impact Crater Discovery Weekwith us.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education
Auburn University Museum of Natural History
Gayle Planetarium
Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society
Coosa Riverkeeper
Auburn Astronomical Society
Alabama Forestry Association

03/06/2026

Today is the day! 2026 Wetumpka Impact Crater Tours are rockin’ and rolling, and we still have spots left on the 12:00 PM tour, so don’t miss your chance to hop on and grab your tickets.

The AL Crater Week Exhibition Halls also open today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, so come by and explore.

And the fun is not over after today. Everything continues tomorrow, Saturday, as well. Don’t miss out on these popular Alabama Impact Crater Discovery Week events. 

03/04/2026

☄️ Join us this afternoon! The Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission invites you to be part of a special evening during Alabama Impact Crater Discovery Week.

We’ll begin with the Neathery Creek Sign Dedication, followed by our Discovery Week Reception at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

📍 City of Wetumpka, AL Civic Center
410 S. Main Street
🕟 Reception begins at 4:30 PM
🗣️ Presentation starts at 5:00 PM

Come celebrate this dedication, the work of volunteers, and help us continue expanding science education, public discovery, and stewardship around Alabama’s world-significant impact site.

Join us for the AL Crater Week Reception as we celebrate the dedication of Neathery Creek, the Commission’s continued progress, and the leaders who have helped shape this important work.

10/02/2025

Today’s the day! Swing by 4:30–6:30 PM for our Volunteer with Us - Wetumpka Discovery Center Open House (124 Company Street).

We’ll have light refreshments and a quick 5:30 PM presentation about ways to get involved. Bring a friend!

07/19/2025

☄️ Our friends at WOW on Bridge Street are turning up the heat with a crater-sized challenge, and we love it! 🔥

Introducing the Meteor Mouth Meltdown — a fiery hot wing challenge inspired by Wetumpka’s very own impact crater! This creative (and extremely spicy) twist celebrates one of our favorite things: the power of a cosmic collision.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Eat 6 blazing hot wings in 5 minutes and earn your spot on their Wall of Flame. Whether you’re in it for glory or just here for the show, it’s a fun way to taste the heat of the impact!