Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site · AL
Park Closure · The Oaks is Temporarily Closed Due to Preservation Work
The Oaks, the historic home of Booker T. Washington is closed to visitors due to an ongoing preservation and rehabilitation project. The project will be completed in phases, with Phase 1 focused on restoration and preservation, including exterior improvements to the historic home. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in December 2026.
More information2 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Accessible Parking Available
Accessible parking is available at the George Washington Carver Museum and The Oaks. For George Washington Carver Museum, after receiving your visitor pass, enter Tuskegee University through Lincoln Gates on Booker T. Washington Boulevard. Pass Margaret Murray Washington Hall and the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, then turn right to the parking garage. Accessible parking for The Oaks is at 1200 West Montgomery Road. For assistance, call Sheryl Buchanan at (334) 421-3246
Information · Visitor Pass Needed to Visit George Washington Carver Museum
All visitors to Tuskegee University, including those visiting the George Washington Carver Museum located on campus, are required to obtain a visitor pass before entering. This policy is part of the university's safety and security procedures. Visitor passes are issued by Tuskegee University Public Safety. Stop by the Campus Public Safety building upon arrival to receive your pass at 1103 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088.
More information
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally brick by brick. He recruited the best and the brightest to come and teach here including George Washington Carver who arrived in 1896. Carver’s innovations in agriculture, especially with peanuts, expanded Tuskegee’s standing throughout the country. The story continues….
- NPS site
- nps.gov/tuin
- Location
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (32.430, -85.705)
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- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
Hours
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Sitetoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun Oct 4Closed
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.