About George Washington Carver National Monument
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.
Plan a Visit
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
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.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Missouri. 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
George Washington Carver National Monument is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. There is no park entrance fee.
Activities
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.
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The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
A Contemplative Experience
Take in George Washington Carver’s words of wisdom while stopping to read the quote stones along the short, quarter mile…
From Woodlands to Prairies
Take your furry friend for a walk along the one-mile picturesque Carver Trail through woodlands, across streams, and along tallgrass…
Report for Duty at the Park
Become a Junior Ranger by completing activities about George Washington Carver’s life and impact on our nation with the “The…
The Legacy of George Washington Carver
Explore the impactful life of Carver at the museum and discovery area. Tour exhibits of his art, examine artifacts from…
Pack a Picnic
All picnic tables are accessible and located along concrete routes. Some of these picnic tables are shaded. There are accessible…
Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area
Located in the visitor center, the museum and discovery area offer visitors three floors of exhibits on George Washington Carver's…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Start at the Visitor Center
Many visitors like to start their park experience at the visitor center. Orientation services and basic visitor information are available at the…
Embrace your creativity at the Park
Find a special place in nature and pull out your pen and pencil. Connect with George Washington Carver in a new way…
Capture a Moment
Bring your camera or cell phone into the woods, along the streams, or through the prairie to photograph a moment in nature.…
Tour the Carver Trail
Join a Park Ranger on a guided tour along the Carver Trail. As you walk in the steps of young Carver, you…
Explore with Young Carver
Take a self-guided tour and search for wildlife in the woodlands that inspired by the adventurous young Carver. Maybe you will catch…
Take a Guided Tour on the Carver Trail
Guided tours of the Carver Trail are offered daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. throughout the year. The ranger-led guided tour…
Watch the Park Film about George Washington Carver
"Struggle and Triumph: The Legacy of George Washington Carver" was produced in 2014. This inspiration 28- minutes film details some of the…
Visitor Centers
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
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Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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