Vulcan Park Events
Visit Vulcan Park
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Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular views of Birmingham. We tell the story of Birmingham's past, present and promise for the future.
Hours of Operation
Vulcan Park is open 7 days a week!
Vulcan Park:
Monday through Sunday 7 am - 10 pm
Vulcan Center:
Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 1- 6 pm.
Learn more about Vulcan Center
Vulcan Observation Tower:
Monday through Saturday 10 am - 10 pm and Sunday 1 pm - 10 pm.
Vulcan Park is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Vulcan Park opens at 1 pm on Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Subject to close for special events and Vulcan Tower may close due to bad weather.
Admission
Entrance to the park grounds is free daily from 7 am - 6 pm.
Daily admission rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm:
(Includes Vulcan Park, Vulcan Center and Observation Tower)
- $6 Adults
- $5 Seniors (65+)
- $4 Children ages 5-12
- Children 4 years and under are admitted free.
Want to visit Vulcan at night?
The Observation Tower stays open every evening 6 - 10 pm.
Evening admission to Vulcan Park and Observation Tower: Just $3 plus tax!
Groups can tour Vulcan Park at a discountÂ…
Groups of 10 or more receive $1 discount off daily admission price with advanced reservation and when making one payment. Contact 205-933-1409 ext. 27 for group reservations (required in advance).
Get more information on children's field trips.
Vulcan Park accepts the following forms of payment:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card, Travelers, personal or business checks and cash.
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20% off full price adult admission
Location
Vulcan Park1701 Valley View Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Vulcan Park is located atop Red Mountain near the intersection of Valley Avenue and 21st Street South (Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard).
Get directions to Vulcan Park with Google Maps.
Vulcan Park has free parking and accommodates tour buses. Vulcan Park is wheelchair accessible. If you have special needs, please call 205-933-1409 ext. 30 before your arrival.
Virtual Tour
Although it could never replace the in-person experience, our virtual tour of beautiful Vulcan Park offers views of the entrance, Vulcan Plaza, Vulcan Center, patio area, and function room.
Begin the virtual tour!
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Vulcan Park Awards & Honors
* Listed in National Register for Historic Places
* Jefferson Award for Historic Preservation
* The Birmingham News Readers Choice Awards -
"Best View" - "Must See Spot" 2004 & 2005
* The Birmingham News City Guide - #1 Place to Visit
* Birmingham Magazine - "Best Local History Lesson"
* Rand McNally 2006 #1 Spot in the Deep South
* National Trust for Historic Preservation
"American Treasure"