National Historic Site
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Alabama. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Alabama National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
1
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.
Closure
The Oaks, the historic home of Booker T. Washington is closed to visitors due to an ongoing preservation and rehabilitation project. The project will be completed in phases, with Phase 1 focused on restoration and preservation, including exterior improvements to the historic home. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in December 2026.
Posted or updated Sep 17, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Accessible parking is available at the George Washington Carver Museum and The Oaks. For George Washington Carver Museum, after receiving your visitor pass, enter Tuskegee University through Lincoln Gates on Booker T. Washington Boulevard. Pass Margaret Murray Washington Hall and the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, then turn right to the parking garage. Accessible parking for The Oaks is at 1200 West Montgomery Road. For assistance, call Sheryl Buchanan at (334) 421-3246
Posted or updated Sep 1, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Information
All visitors to Tuskegee University, including those visiting the George Washington Carver Museum located on campus, are required to obtain a visitor pass before entering. This policy is part of the university's safety and security procedures. Visitor passes are issued by Tuskegee University Public Safety. Stop by the Campus Public Safety building upon arrival to receive your pass at 1103 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088.
Posted or updated Aug 30, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Activities the NPS lists for Tuskegee Institute.
Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits
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Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center | Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed | (334) 727-3200 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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