While in Birmingham, you will want to visit the old Sloss Furnace in downtown Birmingham.
Built in 1881, the Sloss Furnace operated as a pig-iron-producing blast furnace until its closure in 1971. At one time, Sloss Furnace was even the 2nd largest seller of pig iron in the country and one of the largest in the world!
After closing in 1971, the Sloss Furnaces was bought up and turned into a National Landmark.
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Today the furnace is the only blast furnace on the National Landmark list in the country! The iron furnace draws people from all over the world and is a great place to visit for a few hours.
How much does it cost to get into the Sloss Furnace in Birmingham?
Admission to the Sloss Furnace in Birmingham is free for self-guided tours only. But if you are looking for a guided tour, the furnace does offer those for just $10 a person though reservations must be made at least 1-day in advance. Learn more about guided tours of the Sloss Furnace here.
Parking at Sloss Furnace is also free.
Where is the Sloss Furnace?
The Sloss Furnace is located right in downtown Birmingham. The exact location to get to the furnace is:
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
When is the Sloss Furnace Open?
The Sloss Furnace is currently open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Visiting Sloss Furnace in Downtown Birmingham
Visiting the Sloss Furnace is such a memorable experience. The Sloss is one of those places that can be seen all across the city and you cannot miss the gigantic tower that has SLOSS written across it.
During our visit to the Sloss Furnace, we had such a wonderful time learning about the history of Sloss Furnace and seeing how the place used to run. There was even a place where we got to learn about some racial violence that took place in the Birmingham area.
And, at one spot, we even got to go into an underground tunnel area that the kids and I found really neat.
Since the structure is well over 100 years old, there are a lot of towers and areas you cannot go into. In fact, whenever you visit this National Landmark, you and your party must agree not to climb the structures or visit other off-limit areas by signing a waiver upon entry.
The Sloss Furnace is such a unique place to visit in Birmingham that I personally rank it as one of the top 5 things to do in Birmingham. You won’t regret your visit and if the weather is nice enough, the furnace is even a great place for some photos.
If you’re thinking the Sloss Furnace looks familiar, you may be correct because this furnace has appeared in numerous movies and shows and was recently filmed for a movie called, “The Shift”.
While you will probably only spend about 1-2 hours at the Sloss Furnace, I hope this post helps you with everything you need to know before you go.
Have you ever been to Sloss Furnaces before?
Last Updated on 4 years ago by Crystal Carder