Minute Man National Historical Park - National Park Directory

The state of the Minute man stands atop a stone base. The wooden North Bridge is seen in the distanc

The Minute Man Statue

A park ranger stands in front of a stone obelisk monument pointing and talking to visitors

Guided Talks & Walks at Minute Man

A small cannon fires a large blast of flame.

History comes alive!

A narrow dirt track runs through green fields shaded by large trees.

Walk in the footsteps of history

A three story brick mansion house with paved walkway leading to door. Green bushes flank both sides.

North Bridge Visitor Center

A large mansion house made of wood with wrap around porch and tower room. Surrounded by large trees

The Wayside: Home of Authors

A wooden bridge spans the Concord river as people walk and canoe paddlers gluide under the bridge

North Bridge, Concord Massachusetts

British soldiers marching together over the a wooden bridge. A stone monument towers behind.

British Soldiers on the move

An open field with trees and stone wall. British soldiers in red coats march in the distance.

British Regulars on Battle Road

Photos: National Park Service

About Minute Man National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park

Park State / Territory MembershipMassachusetts

Current Alerts1

Visitor Centers4

Campgrounds0

Things To Do7

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are quite humid and range in temperature from 60 - 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware of ticks as they can be…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Massachusetts. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.

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Activities

Guided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Current Alerts

Severe Weather Conditions

WARNING: Severe weather conditions including high winds and rain. Be cautious of falling debris and flooded trail conditions.

Getting There

Minute Man National Historical Park is located just off of I-95, exit 46B (old exit 30B), Rt 2A west, starting in Lexington, then west through Lincoln and into Concord.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressNorth Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord, MA, 01742

Phone978-369-6993

Emailmima_info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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