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Vulcan Park and Museum

Museum in Birmingham

Vulcan is the world's largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands atop of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally created in 1904 as Birmingham's exhibit to the St. Louis World's Fair to showcase the city's booming iron industry. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham and surrounding areas from an open-air observation balcony atop the statue’s 124-foot pedestal. Visitors can enjoy interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits and displays that give insight into the region's geology, history and industrial growth as well as a beautiful 10-acre urban green space. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area. Vulcan Park and Museum also serves as a unique venue for private events, both corporate and social. Groups are welcome. Free parking and bus parking.

Wheelchair Accessible

For more information visit:
http://www.visitvulcan.com

Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-933-1409
Hours of Operation
  • Vulcan Center Museum/Gift Shop: M-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-6; Vulcan Observation Tower: M-Sat 10-10, Sun 10-10
Fees
  • Daily Admission Rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm: (Includes park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Tower) $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (65+) / Military, $4 Children ages 5-12, FREE children 4 years & under; Evening Admission Rates 6 – 10 pm: (Includes park grounds and Observation Tower) $4 (tax included) all ages 5 and up, FREE children 4 years and under.
Accepted Payments
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Discounts
  • AAA
  • Military
  • Senior
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