Casemate Museum
Visitor Center · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Monroe National Monument (ENV) · Closed to Public Access
- 31 ft
- Elevation
Located within the fort walls, the museum highlights a topical history of Point Comfort and Fort Monroe. The museum showcases the unique purposes of the casemates through time and the important role Fort Monroe played during the Civil War through the 21st century. Learn about the importance of tourism and hospitality during the turn of the 20th century, the importance of Fort Monroe as school starting per-Civil War, and other interesting uses of the casemates over time.
Getting there
Casemate Museum directions and information are available at https://fortmonroe.org/things-to-do/casemate-museum/.
37.00216, -76.30936 · 37°0'7.8"N 76°18'33.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 53 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 89 | 86 | 81 | 72 | 61 | 54 |
| Low °F | 34 | 35 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 56 | 45 | 38 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 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 Casemate Museum
- Can you reserve a site at Casemate Museum?
- No. Casemate Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Casemate Museum
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Contact
- 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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