George Washington Carver National Monument — Carver Road
Diamond, MO Hours and Location

5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO   64840Driving Directions
Phone: (417)325-4151(417)325-4151 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/gwca/planyou...

National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

George Washington Carver National Monument

The park is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The park is free of admission charge,

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
  The park is free of admission charge.

Entrance Passes:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
  The park is free of admission charge.

About

Not Just The Peanut Man

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.

Directions

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 Highway V and travel five miles to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance.

Visitor Centers

George Washington Carver National Monument

The visitor center has information, a museum, interactive exhibits about history and science, classrooms for programs on Carver’s life, an observation desk, a film, and bookstore. It is open daily, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

Weather

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.

Permits and Reservations Information