George Washington Carver National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 417.325.4151
- Address
- 5646 Carver Road, Diamond, MO 64840
About George Washington Carver
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
Hours
George Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. There is no park entrance fee.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
From Interstate 44, drive south on either: Interstate 49: Exit at Diamond (exit 35), then drive five miles east on highway V, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance. Highway 59: In Diamond, turn west on highway V and drive for 2 miles, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance.
Weather
George Washington Carver National Monument is located in southwestern Missouri just outside of Diamond and about 10 miles from Joplin. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, 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 George Washington Carver ↗