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Life-size replica of Vulcan's foot © 2004 Robert Lagerstrom

Vulcan® Park and Museum is always a fun place to visit…

We recommend the Top 10 Things to Do!

  1. Get an up-close look at the largest cast iron statue in the entire world!
  2. Count the number of stairs to the top of Vulcan's 124' pedestal.
  3. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the overlook and see the best panoramic view of Birmingham's skyline.
  4. Have your picture taken beside a life-size replica of Vulcan's foot. (Camera not provided.)
  5. Light the green torch that Vulcan held in his hand high above Birmingham for more than 50 years.
  6. View Birmingham Rocks! exhibit in the Linn Henley Gallery.
  7. Discover surprises at Vulcan Park and Museum by completing the Vulcan Park Scavenger Hunt available with admission.
  8. Record your own memories of Vulcan on an interactive touch screen computer.
  9. Find your neighborhood on the giant stone map of Birmingham.
  10. Buy a Vulcan souvenir from the gift shop to remember your visit to Vulcan Park and Museum! 

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Upcoming Events

Besides daily opportunities for fun at Vulcan Park and Museum, there are several events planned throughout the year to enrich your Vulcan experience.   


Downtown Walking Tour
"A Grand Walk on Highland Avenue," Led by Philip Morris
Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 am - Noon
Admission $12. VPM Members $10.
Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly suggested.
For more info or to register, call Kellie at 933-1409 x 28 or info@visitvulcan.com.

Join Vulcan Park and Museum for an architectural walking tour of the residential portion of Highland Avenue. The tour, which will begin in front of Bottega Restaurant, will proceed east along the avenue and enlighten participants on how the avenue and its immediate neighborhoods developed from streetcar days to the present.


Vulcan's 104th Birthday Bash

Sunday, June 1 from 1 - 4 pm
Admission $3. Children 4 and under FREE!

Vulcan may be the world's largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his 104 birthday candles! Enjoy an afternoon of fun festivities for the whole family at the biggest birthday bash of the year!! 

Clowns • Balloons • Face Painting • Live Music • Kids Activities • Ice Cream • Local Art • and MUCH MORE!

Click here for more details!




 

4th of July Thunder on the Mountain 2007 Fireworks Extravaganza
If you missed the show, click here to see video of the fireworks!
Brought to you by Dale’s Seasonings, FOX6, Citadel Broadcasting Group (Y 94.5 FM, Rock 99.5 FM and WJOX 100.5 FM), Crazy Bill's, Pyro Productions, and corporate contributions to Vulcan Park & Museum. 

Members Only Events!

Don't miss out on some exciting events happening at Vulcan Park! VPF Members receive discounts to many Vulcan Park and Museum events.   

  

Want to attend Members Only events or learn more about Vulcan Park Membership?

Member Day was a great success!  Check back often for info on the next Membership Alliance event. 

Exhibitions

Linn-Henley gallery at Vulcan Park and Museum hosts periodically changing exhibits for visitors to appreciate the variety and abundance of area resources, both human and natural.  

On View Now:  BIRMINGHAM ROCKS! History and Use of Native Sandstone in our Landscape and Architecture.

Admission to Linn-Henley Gallery included in admission to Vulcan Center Museum.
 

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