Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
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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.
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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
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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.
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Hours
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
| Monday – Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Sunday | Closed |
Tuskegee Insitute National Historic Site, admission is free for all visitors.
Visitor centers
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
| Monday – Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Sunday | Closed |
The George Washington Carver Museum visitor center will remain closed until restoration completion, tentatively early 2025. However, The Oaks, Home of Booker T. Washington is open Tuesday-Thursday by reservation only.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center
About this park
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….