James A Garfield National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 440-255-8722
- Address
- 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
About James A Garfield
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.
Hours
Operating Hours at James A. Garfield National Historic Site
May: Visitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 12 pm. June - October: Visitor Center and grounds open daily 10 am - 5 pm. House tours begin after 10 am. November - April: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm - guided house tours daily. Groups of 6 or more require reservations. Schools and groups can arrange tours during the week. Call 440-255-8722.
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Summer hours June - October, Jun 1 to Oct 31, 2026: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Labor Day, Sep 6: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Winter hours - November - April, Nov 26: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
From Interstate 90 - exit at Route 306 and head north to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on north side of Mentor Avenue. From Route 2 - exit at Route 306 and head south to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on the north side of Mentor Avenue.
Weather
Winter tends to be cold with snow and ice from January - early March. Summers are comfortable, but can be humid and reach into the 90's. There is a 100 yard walk between the Visitor Center and Garfield home; visitors are advised to check weather conditions prior to their visit.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, 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 James A Garfield ↗