Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
Visitor Center · Alabama ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 426 ft
- Elevation
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 of George Washington Carver. Displays feature his work with peanuts and sweet potatoes, his contributions to sustainable agriculture, and his impact on education and innovation. A short interpretive film shares Carver’s inspiring journey, told through the voices of historians and those influenced by his legacy.
Getting there
From Montgomery, AL----Take I-85N and travel approximately 36 miles to exit 32. Exit right onto Pleasant Springs Drive. Travel 4-5 miles following Tuskegee University signs to Franklin Road. Turn left on Franklin Road and travel 4 miles to traffic light. Turn left onto West Montgomery Road, and turn left at the first traffic light onto the Tuskegee University campus.
From Atlanta, GA--From I-85S take Exit 38.Turn left onto AL-81S for approximately 4 miles.Turn left when you are facing the gas station.
32.42968, -85.70669 · 32°25'46.9"N 85°42'24.1"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center?
- No. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (334) 727-3200
- Email sheryl_buchanan@npa.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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