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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Twenty 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222


Phone: (205) 324-1911
Facsimile: (205) 324-6758

Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 12 to 4pm; Closed Mondays

Admission: Free!

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From Downtown Birmingham:
Take 1st Avenue North east past Hwy 280. Cross the viaduct (Sloss Furnaces is on the right). Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North. Turn left onto 32nd Street North. Turn right into the Sloss Furnaces entrance under the viaduct.

From Atlanta / Chattanooga:
From I-59 take the 22nd Street exit. Turn left onto 1st Avenue North. Cross the viaduct (Sloss Furnaces is on the right). Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North. Turn left onto 32nd Street North. Turn right into the Sloss Furnaces entrance under the viaduct.

From Nashville / Montgomery:
From I-65 take I-59 North to the 22nd Street exit. Turn left onto 1st Avenue North. Cross the viaduct (Sloss Furnaces is on the right). Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North. Turn left onto 32nd Street North. Turn right into the Sloss Furnaces entrance under the viaduct.
What To Bring
Clothing: The weather in Birmingham is mild, but can reach extremes in the summer and winter. Wear appropriate clothing, including a good pair of walking shoes, but consider bringing a jacket, hat and sunglasses as well year-round.

Food: No food is available on site, but you are welcoome to bring your picnic lunch and enjoy it while viewing our sculpture garden.

Camera: Many people enjoy photographing the massive structures, both professional and amateur. A camera is almost a neccesity.

What To Do
Museum Store: The museum offers a video about Birmingham and the rise of industry that is shown in the auditorium. A good selection of books about Sloss Furnaces and the Birmingham District are available in the museum store as well as t-shirts and posters.

Walking Tour: Pick up a self-guided tour brochure in the museum store and head out to the door to tour the site on your own. Take your time and explore the grounds in detail. Give yourself at least an hour for the entire tour–it's a great way to see the site.

Guided Tours: Regular tours are available on Saturday and Sunday, at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, depending on guide availablity. Tours start in the Museum Store. See the Group Tours for information on scheduling larger tours.

Metal Arts: The Metal Arts Program offers a multitude of workshops and classes in metal sculpture. See the Metal Arts Programs for details.

Special Events: Throughtout the year there are many special events, including: performances, concerts, festivals and a haunted house. Check the Event Calendar regularly for current events.
Around Birmingham
There are many other fun and interesting attractions in and around Birmingham. Here are a few that you may want to consider visiting:
Birmingham Museum of Art (205) 254-2566
Southern Museum of Flight (205) 833-8226
Tannehill State Park (205) 477-5711
Barber's Motorcycle Museum (205) 252-8377
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (205) 328-9696
 
Birmingham Botanical Gardens (205) 879-1576
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center (205) 833-8112
Birmingham Zoo (205) 879-0409
McWane Center (205) 714-8300
Jazz Hall of Fame (205) 254-2720
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