Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Sloss Furnaces produced iron for nearly 90 years, which gave rise to the city of Birmingham. Visit our online store: bit.ly/4j3EjfP

Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces invites you to explore Birmingham's industrial history. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces with its web of pipes and tall smokestacks offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our nation.

We will be closed Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 for the Magic City Art Connection. For more information ab...
04/23/2026

We will be closed Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 for the Magic City Art Connection.

For more information about this event or to get tickets, visit their website: magiccityart.com.

We will be closed Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Holidays.
04/03/2026

We will be closed Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Good Friday and Easter Holidays.

Our site will have limited access this Saturday, April 4. Due to an event, the Sloss Drone Derby, sections of our site w...
04/02/2026

Our site will have limited access this Saturday, April 4. Due to an event, the Sloss Drone Derby, sections of our site will be closed off to the public.

Join us for a free guided tour at 2pm through the sections that remain open.

Film Birmingham and Sloss Furnaces Present- The Magic City: Birmingham According to Sun RaPlease join us for a very spec...
03/27/2026

Film Birmingham and Sloss Furnaces Present- The Magic City: Birmingham According to Sun Ra

Please join us for a very special evening of cinema at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark on Thursday, April 2nd as Film Birmingham and Sloss Furnaces present the "official" Alabama debut of the documentary The Magic City: Birmingham According to Sun Ra as part of the ongoing Year of Birmingham Jazz initiative celebrating our city's contributions to the genre.

The screening is free and open to the public (registration is still requested) and will be shown underneath the water tower on the north side of the Sloss Furnaces campus.

Doors are at 7, the film starts at 8, and will be followed by a special Q&A session with the directors.

Come experience the musical magic of one of Birmingham's favorites sons and one of its most iconic landmarks!!!

Visit https://shorturl.at/e2wdf to register your spot at this amazing event!

Amazing things are happening at Sloss Furnaces! The next brilliant phase of lighting should be done in about 30 days. T...
03/05/2026

Amazing things are happening at Sloss Furnaces! The next brilliant phase of lighting should be done in about 30 days. Thanks to a very generous gift by Cathy and Paul Jones And a BIG thank you to CraneWorks for making this possible!

Another project is finishing as well but it’s a secret… shhhhh.

These projects are catalysts for the big redevelopment of Sloss Furnaces that has been in the news and is described in the “Future Development” link in our bio.

Watch for announcements coming soon!

Amazing things are happening at Sloss Furnaces!  The next brilliant phase of lighting should be done in about 30 days. T...
03/05/2026

Amazing things are happening at Sloss Furnaces!  The next brilliant phase of lighting should be done in about 30 days. Thanks to a very generous gift by Cathy and Paul Jones.  

Another project is finishing as well but it’s a secret… shhhhh.

These projects are catalysts for the big redevelopment of Sloss Furnaces that has been in the news and is described in the “Future Development” link in our bio.

Watch for announcements coming soon!

TONIGHT - don’t miss out on our first bowl night of the year! Come make your own cast iron bowl & watch it get cast in i...
02/27/2026

TONIGHT - don’t miss out on our first bowl night of the year! Come make your own cast iron bowl & watch it get cast in iron 🔥 6-8PM, grab your tickets at slossmetalarts.com/events

Check out some of the other events & workshops we’ve got coming up, including an Intro to Blacksmithing Workshop on March 14th, an aluminium demonstration , and !

The story of Sloss Furnaces cannot be told without the industrial workers who made it possible. Throughout the company's...
02/23/2026

The story of Sloss Furnaces cannot be told without the industrial workers who made it possible. Throughout the company's history, workers had to endure oppressive labor practices, segregation, and anti-union sentiment. Black workers at Sloss bore the brunt of these labor practices. However, their strength and determination not just provided a better life for their families, but also helped build a community that promoted justice, the arts, and the culture of what Birmingham is today.

We strive everyday to tell the story of the workers of Sloss Furnaces and other Birmingham industries. We especially highlight the experiences of Black workers who made Birmingham industry possible. This month we like to take extra time in lifting up these workers who built our city and explore new ways to better tell their story in our museum.

02/13/2026

This morning, we partnered with our friends at and to bring a piece of Birmingham’s industrial history to Sloss and give it a second life.

This Bement, Miles & Co. steam hammer was once part of the historic Hardie-Tynes foundry — a major manufacturer of mining equipment, steam turbines, and pressure vessels just two miles down the road from us.

In 2018, U-Haul acquired the Hardie-Tynes Co. complex as part of their corporate sustainability initiatives and carefully renovated and preserved the historic campus. They’ve generously donated this hammer to Sloss, where it will undergo restoration and return to working order, helping us tell the story of Birmingham’s industrial history through demonstrations and workshops.

Moving a 19,000 lb hammer takes serious equipment and an incredible team. We’re so grateful to CraneWorks for the expertise and care it took to make this move happen!

It’s be a really long time since we’ve been open on Sundays!! You can now take a stroll around this wonderful place on ...
02/12/2026

It’s be a really long time since we’ve been open on Sundays!!

You can now take a stroll around this wonderful place on a Sunday afternoon.

Address

20 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL
35222

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12052542025

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