John Muir National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon closed
• Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00
• Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 338 acres (137 ha).

Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "John Muir National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).

Established: 1964.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Nature & walking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Wellness Walk
• Autumn Garden Talk
• Anza 250 Campfire Fandango 05:00 PM–07:00 PM
• Viking Ensemble Community Concert 06:00 PM–07:00 PM · The concert will take place in the Pecan Orchard located at the home site.

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Martinez Adobe

The Martinez Adobe, located on the western edge of John Muir’s historic orchard, is currently closed due to structural damage. It is unknown when the public will be able to enter the structure. The Muir/Strentzel mansion remains open to visitors.

Getting there

Please visit our main website for specific directions to our park. You may call the John Muir Visitor Center for additional information.

Weather & when to go

The Mediterranean climate of Martinez features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F and highs near 75º F. Fall and spring can bring rain and temperatures from 55-80º F. March to April: wet/dry, 60-80º F May to September: very dry, 60-100º+ F October to November: dry/wet, 55-80º F December to February: wet, 45-75º F

Visitor center

John Muir House

Visitor center

John Muir National Historic Site Visitor Center — The main park grounds, home and visitor center are open 10 A.M to 5 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed on Sunday and Monday's. Mount Wanda Site: Open from sunrise to sunset. Some programs take place at night, which are ranger-guided only. Holidays Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas… — Directions to the John Muir National Historic Site can be found on our website.

Visitor center

John Muir National Historic Site Visitor Center

Visitor center

John Muir National Historic Site Visitor Center

Visitor center

John Muir National Historic Site Visitor Center

Visitor center

Mount Wanda

Visitor center

Mount Wanda

Visitor center

The Strentzel/Muir Gravesite

Facilities on the park map

1 first aid kit, 1 picnic area, 7 restroom, 8 visitor information.

History

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places