Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
Visitor Center · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Monroe · Closed to Public Access
- 8 ft
- Elevation
Start your visit at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center. Get oriented, see exhibits, and pick up visitor guides. Find national park passport cancellation stamps. Kids can ask for Junior Ranger Activity Books, and dog owners for BARK Ranger programs. The building has public restrooms and a water filling station. Admission is free. Park in the rear.
Getting there
Take exit 268 from Interstate 64 in Hampton, Virginia toward Fort Monroe. Turn left from the exit ramp onto South Mallory Street. Turn right at the second light onto East Mellen Street. Cross the bridge and bear left at the light onto Ingalls Road. The Visitor & Education Center is on the left after about two-thirds of a mile. Park on Ingalls Road or in the lot behind the building.
37.00201, -76.31099 · 37°0'7.2"N 76°18'39.6"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 Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center?
- No. Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (757) 690-8181
- Email visit@fortmonroe.org
- 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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