Andersonville National Historic Site — Cemetery Road
Andersonville, GA Hours and Location

496 Cemetery Road
Andersonville, GA   31711Driving Directions
Phone: (229)924-0343(229)924-0343 Maps & Directions

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National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Andersonville National Historic Site Operating Hours

The National Prisoner of War Museum is open from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily. The park grounds are open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Park Fees
  Andersonville National Historic Site is a fee free park. No fee is charged to enter the park or visit the National Prisoner of War Museum.

Entrance Passes:

• $0.00 - Entrance Passes
  Because no fees are charged at the park, no entrance passes are available at Andersonville National Historic Site.

About

Victory From Within: Exploring the Stories of Prisoners of War

The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died here. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history.

Directions

Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49.

Visitor Centers

National Prisoner of War Museum

The National Prisoner of War Museum tells the story of prisoners of war throughout American History. This facility doubles as the park's visitor center and is the best place to begin a visit.

Weather

Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.

Permits and Reservations Information