Education

Schedule a Self-Guided Tour at Vulcan Park

Vulcan Park offers two types of tours: Docent-led tours and Self Guided tours.

Download the tour scheduling sheet (Adobe PDF document)

Schedule a Self-Guided Tour at Vulcan Park

Vulcan Center and Vulcan Park are designed to be self-guided and interactive. If desired, Scavenger Hunts are available at the ticket office.

Park Hours

Tours are only allowed during Vulcan Center hours:

• Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
• Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Cost

• $3 per student
• $5 for adults / chaperones
• No charge for classroom teachers
• Please note: There is no tax if school writes check for the entire amount of presents Vulcan Park Foundation with copy of tax-exempt certificate. Any chaperone not included in the school payment will be charged general admission price of $6 plus tax.
• Cost Without Advance Reservation
  Groups of 10 or more may receive the group rate of $3 per student and $5 for adults / chaperones if they arrive as a group. No tax will be charged if tax-exempt certificate is presented.
• Summer Camps - $3 student, $5 chaperones, one group leader free

Lunch
You may plan to have a picnic lunch at the park.  Please note there is no inside space available in the event of inclement weather.  Vulcan Park does NOT sell food or drinks; however there is a Coke machine in park. 

Vulcan Observation Balcony

It is important to note that the new balcony is open-air and can be quite frightening to some students or adults. Please be sure to prepare your students and especially your chaperones for this experience.

Tour Scheduling

Tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.
Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Complete the tour-scheduling sheet (Adobe PDF document, 15k). Prioritize your choice of dates.
FAX the completed sheet to School Tours at 205-933-1776 or mail to:

For questions, contact 205-933-1409 x 26.

Confirmation/Teacher Packet

After scheduling your visit, you will receive a confirmation letter with important information regarding paying for tickets, parking, etc.

Pre- and Post-Visit Activities

Vulcan Park offers pre- and post-visit activities for classroom use. Please share with all teachers.

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