National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

The state of the Minute man stands atop a stone base. The wooden North Bridge is seen in the distanc — The Minute Man Staute · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/mima

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A wide dirt trail flanked on either side by a low stone wall. Trees shade the stone walls and trail — Photo: NPS Photo

Bike The Battle Road Trail

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington.

1-4 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Biking

A man in colonial clothing shouts and points across a field at militia soldiers shooting. — Photo: NPS Photo

Guided Tours & Special Programs

Minute Man offers a variety of special events and ranger programs to the visiting public. These programs run from Memorial Day weekend in May through the end of October.

30-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Guided Tours

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada — Photo: NPS photo

Hike the Battle Road Trail

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington.

1-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Front-Country Hiking

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Activities the NPS lists for Minute Man.

Guided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.

Minute Man National Historical Park (Park Grounds)
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Contact and directions

Phone: 978-369-6993
Email: [email protected]
Address: North Bridge Visitor Center, Concord, MA 01742
Coordinates: 42.4563, -71.3074· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Hartwell Tavern	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri Closed · Sat 10:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:30PM	978 369 6993	Yes
Minute Man Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	978 369 6993	Yes
North Bridge Visitor Center	Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM	9783187810	Yes
The Wayside: Home of Authors	Daily: Closed	—	Yes

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/mima/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.