Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Massachusetts

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The state of the Minute man stands atop a stone base. The wooden North Bridge is seen in the distanc
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Hours

Minute Man National Historical Park (Park Grounds)

Standard hours: Minute Man National Historical Park (Park Grounds)
Every daySunrise to Sunset

The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.

Visitor centers

North Bridge Visitor Center

North Bridge Visitor Center

Standard hours: North Bridge Visitor Center
Every day10:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • May 1 – Oct 31: 2026 Season
  • Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The North Bridge Visitor Center will reopen on May 1, 2026.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: North Bridge Visitor Center

Minute Man Visitor Center

Minute Man Visitor Center

Standard hours: Minute Man Visitor Center
Every day9:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Sep 6 – Oct 31: Fall 2026 Hours

Minute Man Visitor Center is open daily, May 1 - October 31, 2026, 9am - 5pm. In July and August it will be open 9am - 12pm.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Minute Man Visitor Center

Hartwell Tavern

Hartwell Tavern

Standard hours: Hartwell Tavern
Monday – WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00AM - 4:30PM
FridayClosed
Saturday – Sunday10:00AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • May 24 – Oct 31: 2026 Season
  • Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

Hartwell Tavern is typically open June through October. It is closed November through March. It is open for a few special events in April. See our event calendar for details.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Hartwell Tavern

The Wayside: Home of Authors

The Wayside: Home of Authors

Standard hours: The Wayside: Home of Authors
Monday – SundayClosed

Coming up:

  • Sep 6 – Oct 23: The Wayside is closed September 6- October 23 (closed)
  • Oct 24 – Dec 31: Wayside Closed for Winter (closed)

The Wayside: Home of Authors is open Wednesdays and Sundays from July 5, 2026 until September 5, 2026.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: The Wayside: Home of Authors

Events in the next few days

  • Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory

    · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · The program meets at the eastern bank of Concord's North Bridge which is around 400 feet from the North Bridge parking lot located along Monument Street. There is a crosswalk connecting the bridge trail to the parking lot. The program can be accessed via · Free

  • The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms

    · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM · The program takes place at the Hartwell Tavern which is located on the Battle Road Trail in Lincoln. The parking area is off of Rt.2A, approximately 1.5 miles west of the I-95/Rt128 ramp. · Free

    Event details: The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms

About this park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.