George Washington Carver National Monument
Protected park · MO, USA
George Washington Carver National Monument in MO, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Quick answers
- Is there a nursing room or baby care at George Washington Carver National Monument?
- Mapped for this park: 1 changing table. Details
- When is George Washington Carver National Monument open?
- Usually Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00. Details
- When is the best time to visit George Washington Carver National Monument?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are April, May, and October. Details
- Where do you park?
- George Washington Carver National Monument has 56 parking spaces. Details
When is George Washington Carver National Monument open?
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
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.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Nursing and baby care
Mapped for this park: 1 changing table.
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When is the best time to visit George Washington Carver National Monument?
By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are April, May, and October.
The weather works against it in January, July, August, and December.
The warmest month is August, with average highs near 90°F (32°C); the coolest is January, near 46°F (8°C).
May is the wettest month, with about 6.7 in (170 mm) of precipitation in a typical May.
Getting in to George Washington Carver National Monument: fees and parking
George Washington Carver National Monument has 56 parking spaces.
Six accessible spaces are marked at George Washington Carver National Monument.
Official facts
On the Forest Service's 2023 map, George Washington Carver National Monument's mapped point sits in the low wildfire hazard class; that is a measure of the land, not a forecast.
Public access: Open access.
Protected area: 241 acres (98 ha).
Designation: National Monument. Listed as "George Washington Carver National Monument" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1943.
Managed by: NPS.
River or stream: Carver Branch. Mapped at or near this park in the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
River or stream: Williams Branch. Mapped at or near this park in the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
Lake or pond: Williams Pond. 0 ha of water, mapped at or near this park in the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
At the park
- Fall foliage
- Wildflowers
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Junior Ranger program
What's on at George Washington Carver National Monument
The park's own calendar lists six dated events from November 14 to December 19, 2026.
Every one-day event falls on a weekend.
By kind, the calendar holds five regular events.
All of the listed start times are in the afternoon, at 1 pm.
Events
- Film: "The Tuskegee Airmen"
- Separate & Unequal
- Peanut Provisions
- Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins
- Holiday Open House
- Film: "Christmas in Yellowstone" (52 minutes)
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- 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 & when to go
- 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.
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- George Washington Carver National Monument — The visitor center is a multilevel facility that houses a museum, theater, park store, interactive exhibits areas, classrooms, additional restrooms, library, museum collection facility, offices space, and a large multipurpose area that also serves as a tornado shelter. It is open daily, 9am to 5pm… — From I-44 Westbound: Take exist 18-A and travel south on Highway 59 to Diamond. Turn west onto Highway V and travel two miles to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance. From I-44 Eastbound: Take exit 11-A and travel south on I-49 to Highway V. Turn east onto Highway V and travel five mile to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance. From I-49 Northbound: Turn east onto…
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Facilities on the park map
2 benches, 1 changing table, 3 defibrillators, 4 first aid kits, 4 mobility rentals, 4 picnic areas, 14 restrooms, 16 visitor information, 3 water fountains.
History
- Opened
- 1943
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened