About Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….
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
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny with an average of 218 sunny days annually. Tuskegee gets an average of 52 inches of rain per year. The high in July averages 92 degrees, and the average low in January is 34 degrees.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Alabama. 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
Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
Activities
Current Alerts
The Oaks, the historic home of Booker T. Washington is closed to visitors due to an ongoing preservation and rehabilitation project. The project will be completed in phases, with Phase 1 focused on restoration and preservation, including exterior improvements to the historic home. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in December 2026.
Accessible parking is available at the George Washington Carver Museum and The Oaks. For George Washington Carver Museum, after receiving your visitor pass, enter Tuskegee University through Lincoln Gates on Booker T. Washington Boulevard. Pass Margaret Murray Washington Hall and the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, then turn right to the parking garage. Accessible parking for The Oaks is at 1200 West Montgomery Road. For assistance, call Sheryl Buchanan at (334) 421-3246
All visitors to Tuskegee University, including those visiting the George Washington Carver Museum located on campus, are required to obtain a visitor pass before entering. This policy is part of the university's safety and security procedures. Visitor passes are issued by Tuskegee University Public Safety. Stop by the Campus Public Safety building upon arrival to receive your pass at 1103 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088.
Getting There
From Atlanta - Follow I-85S towards Montgomery, AL Take Exit 32 and turn left on the overpass onto Pleasant Springs Dr. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on Franklin Rd. (Co. Rd. 30). Follow Franklin Rd. for 3 miles to the traffic light. Park headquarters on the left corner..
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Topics & Themes
Visitor Centers
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
George Washington Carver Museum Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits that highlight the scientific achievements and legacy…
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