George Washington Carver National Monument
Facility · Missouri ·
Managed by the National Park Service
George Washington Carver National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 1,071 ft
- Elevation
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 space, and a large multipurpose area that also serves as a tornado shelter. It is open daily, 9am to 5pm, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Getting there
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 3/4 mile to the park entrance.
36.98615, -94.35465 · 36°59'10.1"N 94°21'16.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 23 | 26 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 35 | 26 |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 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 George Washington Carver National Monument
- Can you reserve a site at George Washington Carver National Monument?
- No. George Washington Carver National Monument is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (417) 325-4151
- Email gwca_interpretation@nps.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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