Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 6105828773
- Address
- 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
About Hopewell Furnace
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.
Hours
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hours
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. On days the park is closed, its historic buildings, parking lot and visitor center are unavailable for use, but its trails (which interconnect with trails from French Creek State Park) remain open. Restrooms will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on days that the park is closed between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the rest of the year, restrooms will remain closed on days when the park is closed.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| 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
- Closed Labor Day, Sep 7: Closed
- Closed Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Closed Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Closed December 25th for Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- Closed New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Jan 18: Closed
- Closed George Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
- Closed Memorial Day, May 31: Closed
Getting there
On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Weather
Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation averages 3-5 inches of rain per month during spring, summer and autumn. During winter conditions can be icy with snow accumulating up to several inches.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Compass and GPS, Craft Demonstrations, Cross-Country Skiing, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Gathering and Foraging, Geocaching, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Skiing, Stargazing, Volunteer Vacation, Wildlife Watching.
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 Hopewell Furnace ↗