César E. Chávez National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 6618236134
- Address
- 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, Keene, CA 93531
About César E. Chávez
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of U.S. farm workers, and secured for them higher wages and safer working conditions.
Hours
César E. Chávez National Monument Hours
The monument is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm except for the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Easter Sunday, Apr 5: Closed
- Thanksgiving and the Day After Thanksgiving, Nov 26 to Nov 28, 2026: Closed
- Christmas Holiday, December 24-26, Dec 24 to Dec 26, 2026: Closed
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Closure, Dec 31 to Jan 1, 2027: Closed
- Memorial Day Closure, May 31: Closed
Getting there
The monument is located near the small town of Keene, California on Highway 58. From Highway 58, take exit 138 toward Keene, then turn right (east) on Woodford-Tehachapi Road. Travel about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east on Woodford-Tehachapi Road and the entrance to César E. Chávez National Monument will be on your left.
Weather
The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceeding 100° F during July, the warmest month. In winter, temperatures range between 30°-50° F. Frosty mornings are common, and roads may be icy. Before you visit, check the local weather forecast below. Weather can change rapidly.
Things to do
Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for César E. Chávez ↗