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Temporary Closure of the Lloyd W. Smith Gallery in the Museum
The Lloyd W. Smith Gallery will be closed temporarily due to construction. All other exhibits will remain open.
Posted or updated Sep 27, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New Jersey. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
New Jersey National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record.”
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.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown
Fort Nonsense, located in downtown Morristown, is often overlooked by park visitors, but since this small piece of the park boasts one of the best views in the area. It’s also the only officially designated picnic areas of the park.
15-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Experience Jockey Hollow
Come explore Jockey Hollow! Check out the Visitor Center, drive, walk, or bike the 3-mile tour road loop, or hike some of the over 27 miles of hiking trails.
Year-round Pets allowed
Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site
You can go in any order once you arrive at the New Jersey Brigade Encampment Area and Cross Estate Gardens. The hike is approx. 1 mile to reach the encampment site (note: it is downhill going out, uphill coming back).
Year-round Pets allowed
See all 5 things to do in Morristown →
Activities the NPS lists for Morristown.
Arts and CultureBikingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
Washington's Headquarters Museum: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: Weather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 973.539.2016 ext. 210
- [email protected]
- Address
- 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
- Coordinates
- 40.7651, -74.5346· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jockey Hollow Visitor Center | Mon 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 973 543 4030 | Yes |
| Washington's Headquarters Museum | Mon 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 973-539-2016 ext. 210 | 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/morr/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.