Vulcan Park Events
Education
Schedule a Docent-led Tour at Vulcan Park
Vulcan Park offers two types of tours: Docent-led tours and Self-Guided tours.
Schedule a Docent-Led Tour at Vulcan Park
Vulcan Park and Museum is designed to be self-guided and interactive but docents enrich the overall experience and interpret the museum exhibits. (Recommended for 2nd grade and above). Tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.
Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Park Hours
Tours take place during Vulcan Center hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 1pm – 6pm (Tours must begin by 4 pm)
Docent-led tours last one hour and are only given during the school year. For visits in June, July or August, please see our Self-Guided Tours page.
Class Sizes
Maximum of 60 students for a docent-led tour. Large groups are divided into smaller groups. For grades K – 2, one chaperone per 8 students; for grades 3 and above, one chaperone per 10 students.
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.
Weather
Tours take place rain or shine; as part of the tour is conducted outside on our walking trails, come prepared for possible inclement weather. (If weather appears to be extremely dangerous, it may be necessary to cancel and reschedule.)
Lunch
You may plan to have a picnic lunch at the park; please note that 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 the parking lot at the park entrance.
Cost
- $3 per student
- $5 for adults / chaperones with advance reservations and payment
- No charge for classroom teachers
- Please note: There is no tax if school writes check for the entire amount or 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.
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Homeschool Groups / Summer Camps - $3 students, $5 chaperones, one free adult for every 20 paid students
Confirmation/Teacher packet
After scheduling your visit, you will receive a confirmation letter with important information about paying for tickets, parking, etc.
Pre- and Post-visit Classroom Activities
Vulcan Park offers pre- and post-visit activities for classroom use. Please share with all teachers.
For questions, contact Terry at 205-933-1409 x 29.