Symphony of Elements

06/11/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?

The Symphony of Elements exhibit is open now at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark —
and admission is completely free.

High-definition photography of real metal microstructures. It's science, it's art, and it's unlike anything else in Birmingham right now.

Bring the family. Bring a friend. Just show up.

📍 Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama
🎟️ Free admission all summer

🔗 symphonyofelements.org

06/02/2026

Inclement weather and all, Birmingham showed up last weekend! We moved everything indoors and honestly, the energy inside was epic. The music, the casting demonstrations, the speakers, the exhibit — all of it came together in a way that felt uniquely Birmingham.

Thank you to everyone who came out despite the weather — you made it worth every bit of the work that went into it.

The Symphony of Elements exhibit is open all summer long at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama. Free admission! If you missed opening day, come see it — it's not going anywhere.

🔗 symphonyofelements.org

05/23/2026

Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements is going strong! Come see us in the Visitor Center at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — the festivities are happening until 4:00pm today!

05/22/2026

Birmingham! We have an update, and it's actually kind of exciting…

Tomorrow's weather isn't cooperating, so we're bringing Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements INDOORS — inside the visitor center of Sloss Furnaces.

Same incredible lineup. Same free admission. Same great energy, all in a cooler, covered setting. Rain never looked so good!

Here's what's waiting for you tomorrow: live music, local food vendors, working metal artists and live casting demonstrations, educational speakers on Birmingham's industrial heritage, and the grand opening of the Symphony of Elements art exhibit.

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 10:00AM – 4:00PM
📍 Inside the visitor center at Sloss Furnaces
🎟️ Free and open to all

Bring the family. Bring the kids. Bring an umbrella for the walk in. See you tomorrow, Birmingham!

🔗 symphonyofelements.org

05/21/2026

Thank you, CBS 42! We can’t wait!

The Symphony of Elements Foundation is presenting a festival at Sloss Furnaces to celebrate Birmingham’s industrial heritage and innovation Saturday.
https://www.cbs42.com/on-air/links-we-mentioned/symphony-of-elements-foundation-to-present-forged-in-steel-festival/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_CBS_42

05/21/2026

Thanks StyleBlueprint Birmingham — Saturday (5/23) at Sloss Furnaces is going to be EPIC!

Birmingham parents — here are free things to do with kids in Birmingham this weekend (May 22–24) 👏

From live music to hands-on history and creative local events, there’s something fun for the whole family at no cost.

🎶 Symphony in the Summer — Railroad Park
🔥 Forged in Steel Festival — Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
🎸 Smokehouse Sessions — Saw’s Soul Kitchen
🎨 Punk Rock Art Show — local art + music + culture

Save this for your weekend plans 💛

🔗 Get the full list and all the details at the link below.

https://birminghamparent.com/free-things-to-do-with-kids-in-birmingham/

05/20/2026

Birmingham — don't miss this one. 🔥 This Saturday, the grounds of Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark come alive for Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements — a free, all-day celebration of music, art, science, and the city that was literally built on steel.

🎵 Live Music by Swing Theory, The Jules + Alan Reagan
🍖 Food from local vendors
🔨 Metal artists + live casting
🎤 Speakers on Birmingham's industrial heritage
🖼️ Grand opening of the Symphony of Elements exhibit

Perfect for families, students, educators, art lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone who calls Birmingham home.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM – 4:00PM
📍 Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL
🎟️ Free + open to all — no tickets, no registration needed

🔗 SymphonyOfElements.org

05/20/2026

We’re proud to recognize CMC Steel as a Silver Sponsor of Symphony of Elements 2026.

CMC Steel is one of Birmingham's leading steel producers — they live and breathe the science of steel every single day. Having them behind Symphony of Elements feels exactly right. Thank you, CMC Steel!

Join us this Saturday, May 23, for Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Free admission. 10 AM–4 PM.

05/20/2026

Check out Alabama Public Radio’s Quick-Fire Quips interview with our very own Dr. Raymond Thompson, Founder of Symphony of Elements. Three more days until opening day and Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements — the countdown is on!

✨ What happens when you mix forensic engineering with abstract art? Just ask Dr. Raymond Thompson! 🔬

The first-gen college student turned engineering legend has spent more than 60 years looking at the hidden beauty inside metals 🔍

On this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, he talks about the evolution of Alabama tech, his "love letter" to the city that launched his business career—and how he's turning industrial steel into stunning public art at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark.

🎨 Get a sneak peek of the Symphony of Elements exhibit before the big Saturday opening!

🔗 Details: https://www.apr.org/show/quick-fire-quips/2026-05-20/metals-microscopes-masterpieces

05/18/2026

The music lineup for “Forged in Steel: A Festival of Elements” is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited.

All day long, the grounds of Sloss Furnaces will be filled with music from three incredible acts.

🎵 Swing Theory
🎵 The Jules
🎵 Alan Reagan

Live music. Metal artists. DJ. Live casting demonstrations. Speakers. The Symphony of Elements gallery opening. All of it, free. All day.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama
🎟️ Free + open to all. No tickets, no registration.

Share this with your people and let’s pack Sloss Furnaces this Saturday!

🔗 SymphonyOfElements.org