Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- (334) 727-3200
- Address
- 1212 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
About Tuskegee Institute
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….
Hours
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
Weather
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year. The high in July averages 92 degrees, and the average low in January is 34 degrees.
Things to do
Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
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 Tuskegee Institute ↗