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Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham | Jefferson County

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Vulcan Park is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham and opportunity to hear the stories of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the future. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 for the St. Louis World’s Fair to represent Birmingham’s iron industry. The newly renovated Vulcan Park sits atop Red Mountain with Vulcan standing 124 feet off the mountain on his original 1938 pedestal. A 10-acre urban green space surrounds the 56’ high statue and open-air observation deck. Visitors find interactive exhibits and displays that give insight into the region’s geology, history and industrial growth. Vulcan Park is also a unique, memorable location to host private events, both corporate and social. Groups welcome. Free parking and bus parking.

Street Address:

1701 Valley View Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209

Mailing Address:

1701 Valley View Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209

Phone:

205-933-1409

Fax:

205-933-1776

Website URL:

www.visitvulcan.com

operation schedule:

Grounds open daily: 7–10; Museum Center and Gift Shop: M–Sat. 10–6, Sun. 1–6; Observation Tower: M–Sat. 10–6, Sun. 1–10

Admission:

Admission charged

Payments:

Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
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Affiliations:

National Register of Historic Places

Discounts:

Senior
Group
Child
AAA

Affiliations:

National Register of Historic Places

handicap accommodations:

ramps
elevators
automatic doors
toilet access from side of wheelchair
support bars for toilets
wheelchair-level restroom sinks
wheelchair-level water fountains
wheelchairs available
designated parking spaces
Braille signs
closed-caption TV's
captioned video/film presentations

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