The Electra Event Room

This spacious indoor banquet room is equipped with state of the art audio/visual equipment, a warming kitchen for caterers and an enclosed bar. Framed at one end with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, and its own private outdoor patio, this space offers a magnificent view of downtown Birmingham. This versatile room is ideal for meetings, seminars, luncheons, receptions or seated dinners.

Maximum Capacity
Dimensions: 38′ x 49′ – 120 Seated Dinner, 200 Reception, 120 Auditorium Style, 32 Conference Style

The City Overlook

Impress guests with amazing views of Birmingham with this spacious and scenic outdoor area. The City Overlook may be used exclusively as the site for an event or in conjunction with the Electra Event Room to accommodate larger parties. Tenting is allowed. Outdoor tables and chairs not included in event booking.

Maximum Capacity
Dimensions: 54′ x 67′ – 175 Seated Dinner, 250 Reception

Museum Plaza

This area, located right outside the entrance to Vulcan Center, features a giant stone map of the Birmingham area and beautiful views of downtown Birmingham on one side and the Over-the-Mountain area on the other. The Museum Plaza may be used exclusively as the site for an event or in conjunction with the Electra Event Room to accommodate larger parties. Tenting is NOT allowed. Outdoor tables and chairs not included in event booking.

Maximum Capacity
Dimensions: 50′ x 56′ – 60 Seated Dinner, 50 Reception

Park Rules for Events

For a safe and pleasant experience, please refrain from the following prohibited activities during your EVENT:

  • Drones and remote control aircraft
  • Firearms
  • Pets off leashes
  • Smoking and vaping
  • Bicycles, Skates, Skateboards, etc.
  • Barbecuing
  • Open flames
  • Soliciting
  • Balloons (outdoor use is not permitted, only indoors in Electra)
  • Floating Lanterns

PROHIBITED DECOR

  • Confetti
  • Poppers
  • Glitter
  • Fake Snow
  • Faux Flowers
  • Feathers
  • Loose Petals or Foliage

DRONES

Vulcan Park & Museum is home to the federally protected Vulcan statue, a significant historical monument. For the safety and protection of the site, flying drones on the grounds is strictly prohibited without prior authorization. Please note that there will be a fee for authorized drone use during private events and weddings. Unauthorized drone operations will result in removal from the premises and potential legal action. 

PETS

Pets are prohibited off-leash on park grounds, inside the Museum, Observation Tower, and during public events. Visitors are required to clean up after their pets and utilize the waste bags provided throughout the park. Service animals are always welcome.

Firearms 

For the safety of all visitors and staff, firearms and other weapons are strictly prohibited on the grounds of Vulcan Park & Museum, including the Museum building, Observation Tower, and all event spaces. This policy applies to both open and concealed carry.

Amenities & Services

Free parking

Golf cart available to drive guests to the overlook

Museum and Observation Tower

Access for your guests to the Observation Tower and Museum at Vulcan Park

Audio/Visual Equipment:

Laptop and tablet compatible, 100″ screen, LCD projector, VCR/DVD/CD player, wireless lavaliere microphone, wireless handheld microphone, podium microphone

Free WIFI

Wireless internet access complimentary for private events

Indoor Furnishings:

Podium, 150 chairs, twenty 48″ round tables, eight 6’ banquet tables, sixteen 60″ x 18″ classroom tables, five 32″ round high boys

Outdoor furnishings:

Limited outdoor furnishings available (tables and chairs not included). Once approved, tents and other furnishings are allowed through third party vendors.

Approved Caterers

Select group of experienced caterers to assist you with the event details:

PREFERRED CATERERS

Bartending Service

All events intending to serve alcohol must obtain and serve alcohol through B&B Bartending. In compliance with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regulations, no outside alcohol is permitted on the property including miniatures, flasks, bottles, etc.

Onsite Event Manager

Event professional onsite for your event to assist with all your event needs.

Non-Profit Discount

30% Discount for approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations on base usage fee only.

The discount is not applicable during select seasonal months, holidays, and on Friday and Saturday.

Availability

Facilities available for use seven days a week. Confirm the availability schedule with our Event Manager.

Handicap Accessible:

Ramps and elevators are available. We are happy to assist you with any special needs you may have.

Tenting Providers

If tenting is needed, Vulcan Park and Museum requires the use of one of the following vendor:

PreEvent Resources

205.314.4579

Pre-events.com
[email protected]

Caterers

Next to the venue, one of the most important components of any successful event is the food. Whether you’re looking for casual hors d’oeuvres, festive finger foods, or an elegant plated dinner, Vulcan Park and Museum has a comprehensive selection of caterers as varied as they are delicious. Check out our approved catering list to find the caterer that’s right for your event.

No outside food or beverage is permitted. However, you may select your own caterer for celebratory cakes (birthday, wedding, anniversary, etc).

PREFERRED CATERERS LIST

Beverage Service

Services Offered

In an effort to ease your event planning experience at Vulcan Park and Museum, we have partnered with B&B Bartending to provide a certified professional beverage service for all events. This service will minimize the possibility of any liability issues, provide an economical beverage solution, and will allow for a variety of beverage services offered beyond the scope of the traditional cash or open bar options. B&B offers an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options in order to effectively provide for different types of events (private, corporate, weddings, etc.). B&B Bartending has been providing exclusive beverage services for more than 10 years and is dedicated to making your event perfect.

*All events intending to serve alcohol must obtain and serve alcohol through B&B Bartending. In compliance with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regulations, no outside alcohol is permitted on the property including miniatures, flasks, bottles, etc.