Event FAQ

1. Is an appointment necessary to view the facilities at Vulcan Park and Museum?
Yes. To inquire about facility usage or to schedule a walk-through appointment, please complete our Event Facilities Request Form.

2. How many rooms are available in Vulcan Center?
One. The Electra Event Room with its own private patio is available. However, outdoor areas such as the City Overlook and Museum Plaza are available in conjunction with the Electra Event Room. Read details about Vulcan Park and Museum's Event Facility.

3. What does Vulcan Park and Museum provide?
When you book your event at Vulcan Park and Museum, we offer a full package including 20 round tables, 6 banquet tables, 120 chairs, use of the Electra Event Room and Patio. We allow up to 3 hours of event set-up time for Wedding Events and 2 hours of event set-up time for General Events; plus 1 hour event break down time. For our Wedding and After 5pm Events we also offer use of the exterior City Overlook and Museum Plaza, and we provide unlimitied access to Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Tower during your scheduled event.

4. What are the sizes of the tables provided and what size table clothes do I need?
48" round tables: 6 people per table max (108" table cloth)
6' banquet tables: 3-6 people per table max (6' x 2.5' x 29" drape)
Vulcan Park and Museum does not provide linen rentals.

5. Can any caterer be used for my event?
No. Vulcan Park and Museum provides a list of approved experienced caterers for your use.

6. Is alcohol permitted?
Yes. Alcohol is permitted when supplied and served by a Vulcan Park and Museum approved caterer. All responsibility and liability for serving alcohol is incurred by the Client. All state and federal laws concerning the serving and consumption of alcohol will be strictly enforced. To encourage responsible drinking, all bar service is required to end thirty (30) minutes prior to the end time specified on the contract.

7. Can any florist be used?
Yes.

8. Are we allowed to decorate the facility or use candles for our event?
Yes, but all decorations must be approved by the Event Facility Manager. Decorations may not be affixed to any surface of Vulcan Park and Museum, its grounds or facilities, with nails, staples, tacks, tape or other fasteners that may cause damage. The throwing of rice, birdseed, glitter, confetti, rose petals, etc. is not allowed. Any use of candles, lanterns or torches must be approved by the Event Facility Manager and enclosed in glass. Open flame candles, sparklers or fireworks are not permitted on park grounds in accordance with Fire Marshall Regulations.

9. Are bands and DJ's allowed?
Yes. Bands and DJ's are allowed both indoors and outdoors.

10. Does the facility house a/v equipment?
Yes. View a list of all the amenities that we offer at Vulcan Park and Museum.

11. Can I have my event outside?
Yes.

12. Can I use a tent on the exterior grounds?
Yes. A tent may be reserved through a Vulcan Park and Museum preferred vendor. A 40'x40' tent fits the City Overlook and a 20'x20' tent fits the Electra Event Room Patio. The Museum Plaza can not be tented.

13. Where can I unload and park during my event?
Vehicles must park in the main parking lot of Vulcan Park and Museum. Free parking is available for a maximum of 186 cars. Valet service is available for hire. Delivery vehicles for caterers, florist, entertainers, etc. may park in Vulcan Center's drop off area only while loading and/or unloading deliveries.

14. Is Vulcan Park and Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Vulcan Park and Museum is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators. We are happy to assist you with any special needs you may have.

15. Do you offer a discount for non-profit organizations?
Yes. Vulcan Park and Museum is a non-profit organization and provides a 50% discount off the base usage fee for other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. (Excludes holidays and peak seasons.)

16. Can I schedule a rehearsal for my wedding ceremony?
A rehearsal may be scheduled at no additional cost the day before or prior to the wedding or event date during normal operating hours of Vulcan Center if time and space are available. This is usually scheduled approximately two weeks from the date of your ceremony to ensure availability. Rehearsal time activites will not include any food service or table and chair set-up.

17. Can I hire my own security or off-duty police officer?
No. The Event Facility Manager schedules one off-duty Birmingham police officer for all evening events and events where alcohol is served. Security will arrive 30 minutes prior to your event and will remain 30 minutes after your event. For groups larger than 200 and/or children's events, a minimum of one additional security personnel is required at the expense of the Client. Security costs will be incorporated into the total costs of the event. Refer to our usage fee information for security costs.

18. Can I theme my event around Vulcan and/or use the image of Vulcan to help promote my event?
Any invitation or promotional material for non-Vulcan Park and Museum sponsored events may not use the name or logo of Vulcan Park and Museum except as the designated location of the event. The use of the Vulcan Park and Museum name, logo or image to promote, advertise, or sell tickets to an event is prohibited unless the event is sponsored by Vulcan Park and Museum. Vulcan Park and Museum reserves the right to view any invitation or promotional material before its release.  Media coverage of an event must be approved by Vulcan Park and Museum in advance.