National Historic Site

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Whitman Mission National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Washington. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Washington National Historic Site No entrance fee

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

A tipi sits beneath a tree near a walking trail — Tipi · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“One moment can change the fate of many nations. After thousands of years of habitation by the Cayuse Nation, life in the Columbia River Plateau begins to change rapidly with the influx of missionaries, newcomers from the Oregon Trail, and diseases.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/whmi

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

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

Information

Phone Lines Currently Down

The Whitman Mission NHS phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact us, please email whmi_interpretation. For field trip scheduling, please email [email protected]

Posted or updated Feb 3, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

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

Things to do

A ranger holds a tanned animal hide in front of a group of children. — Photo: NPS Photo

Programs at Whitman Mission NHS

Ranger programs at Whitman Mission National Historic Site occur Thursday through Sunday at 10:30 and 1:30. Check with rangers to find out what the program each day.

30-60 Minutes Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Guided Tours

A yellow grass field with trees and a covered wagon in the distance, a partly cloudy blue sky — Photo: NPS Photo

Whitman Mission NHS Audio Tour

The Whitman Mission NHS Self-Guided Audio Tour is a audio tour on the NPS exploring the history of Whitman Mission. It is a 10 stop tour starting at the Whitman Mission Visitor Center with each stop being about 2 minutes of audio.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Picnic at Whitman Mission

Enjoy a picnic at the Whitman Mission picnic shelter. The picnic shelter is available whenever the park grounds are open unless otherwise noted. Please refrain from picnicking outside of the picnic area.

Pets allowed

Picnicking

See all 6 things to do in Whitman Mission →

Activities the NPS lists for Whitman Mission.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The grounds and trails at Whitman Mission National Historic Site are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Whitman Mission National Historic Site
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: Summers are hot. Hats, water and sunblock are recommended. Winters are mild and rainy with a few snow storms. Layered clothing is advised.

Contact and directions

Phone: 5095226360
Email: [email protected]
Address: 328 Whitman Mission Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Coordinates: 46.0412, -118.4629· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Whitman Mission Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun Closed	509-522-6360	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/whmi/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.