Oak Ridge Visitor Center
Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 1,104 ft
- Elevation
The Oak Ridge Visitor Center is located within the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. Here you are able to speak with National Park Service rangers, watch a short film on the Manhattan Project, and get literature on Manhattan Project-related historic sites throughout Oak Ridge. Visitor Center services are limited on Sundays, but brochures, maps, and site films are available.
Getting there
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
461 W. Outer Dr.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 482-1942
36.02301, -84.27178 · 36°1'22.8"N 84°16'18.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 61 | 70 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 81 | 71 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 29 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Precip in | 5.5 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Oak Ridge Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Oak Ridge Visitor Center?
- No. Oak Ridge Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (865) 482-1942
- Email mapr_information@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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