National Historic Site

Christiansted National Historic Site

Christiansted National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in U.S. Virgin Islands. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $10.

U.S. Virgin Islands National Historic Site America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

View of the Christiansted NHS complex
Fort Christiansvaern · Photo: NPS Photo: Diaz (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in the Virgin Islands of the United States.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

The Steeple Building Closed

The Steeple Building remains closed until further notice.

Posted or updated Apr 18, 2023 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

3 Day Park Entrance Persons 16 years of age and older - $10 Children under 16 - Free National Park and Interagency passes accepted. There is a separate fee for parking in the Ft Christiansvaern lot.

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Entrance - Per Person$10Adults 16 and older. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free with an adult. Buy online

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Christiansted.

Arts and CultureLive MusicFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The Park is open every day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All cars must be removed from the parking lot by 4:30 p.m. or they will be towed.

Christiansted National Historic Site
DayHours
Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM

Weather: Welcome to the tropics! Temperatures do not vary much by season. Highs are usually in the upper 80s and lows are typically in the mid-70s. Pop-up showers and storms are common and usually pass quickly.

Contact and directions

Phone
(340) 773.1460
Email
[email protected]
Address
2100 Church St. #100, Christiansted, VI 00820
Coordinates
17.7468, -64.7022· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Christiansted National Historic Site Bookstore and Welcome CenterMon 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu Closed · Fri Closed · Sat Closed · Sun Closed340.773.1460Yes
Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor CenterDaily: Closed340.773.1460Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/chri/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.