The Paul W. Bryant Museum will close temporarily for renovations beginning Friday, Feb. 1. The renovations include facility updates and a new interactive video wall that will allow visitors to access museum databases for all of Bryant’s teams.

“We are excited to modernize our display while keeping true to Coach Bryant’s wish to honor all his teams and players from his 38-season head-coaching career in one place,” said Ken Gaddy, director of the Paul W. Bryant Museum. “Technology allows us to deliver much more information and let visitors select what they see.”

The museum’s online store will remain in operation while the museum is closed. All merchandise can be found at bryantmuseumstore.com.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum is on the University of Alabama campus at 300 Bryant Drive in Tuscaloosa, directly across the street from Coleman Coliseum. For more information, call toll-free 866-772-BEAR (2327) or visit bryantmuseum.com.

The museum, which opened in 1988, exhibits artifacts and memorabilia that trace the long history of University of Alabama football. Displays highlight great players, plays and games.

The renovated exhibit hall is expected to reopen March 1.

The Bryant era of Alabama football is, of course, heavily represented in the Paul W. Bryant Museum, but it also includes memorabilia from other parts of the Tide’s storied history. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Bryant era of Alabama football is, of course, heavily represented in the Paul W. Bryant Museum, but it also includes memorabilia from other parts of the Tide’s storied history. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Bryant era of Alabama football is, of course, heavily represented in the Paul W. Bryant Museum, but it also includes memorabilia from other parts of the Tide’s storied history. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Bryant era of Alabama football is, of course, heavily represented in the Paul W. Bryant Museum, but it also includes memorabilia from other parts of the Tide’s storied history. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

Bryant’s office is on display in the museum. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Bryant era of Alabama football is, of course, heavily represented in the Paul W. Bryant Museum, but it also includes memorabilia from other parts of the Tide’s storied history. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

All the merchandise from the Paul W. Bryant Museum Store will remain on sale through the online store while the museum is being renovated. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The 2012 National Championship trophy on display in the Bryant Museum. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

An exhibit celebrates the rich tradition of Alabama sports broadcasting. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Paul W. Bryant Museum will close for renovation and reopen March 1. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

The Paul W. Bryant Museum is now part of the University of Alabama Museums system. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)

In a state as football-frenzied as Alabama, the Paul W. Bryant Museum is a beloved attraction. Now it’s also officially a University of Alabama museum. (Paul W. Bryant Museum)