Fees & Passes

Free

No entrance pass required

An entrance pass is not required to access Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

• February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
• May 25: Memorial Day
• June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
• July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
• August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
• September 17: Constitution Day
• October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
• November 11: Veterans Day

 

America the Beautiful Passes

NPS

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

• Covers entrance fees and standard amenity fees (day-use fees) at Federal recreational sites, including national parks
• 1 year and lifetime options

Important Note: Not all passes are available at this site. We offer the Military Annual Pass, Military Lifetime Pass, Access Pass, and 4th Grade Pass.

More about America the Beautiful Passes

Type	Available to	Price
Military Annual Pass	Current US military and dependents	Free
Military Lifetime Pass	Gold Star Family members and veterans	Free
Access Pass	US citizens and residents with permanent disability	Free
4th Grade Pass	US 4th graders	Free

America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.

What You Need to Receive a Pass

Military Annual Pass
Eligible current U.S. military members, dependents, cadets, and active reservists must present a valid military ID, such as a CAC, DD Form 1173, or Next Generation Dependent ID.

Military Lifetime Pass
Eligible veterans and Gold Star Family members must provide valid documentation proving their status. Veterans may use a DoD ID, VHIC, Veteran ID Card, or state ID with a veteran designation.

Access Pass
Eligible U.S. citizens or residents with a permanent disability must provide documentation from a licensed physician or a federal or state agency verifying the disability.

4th Grade Pass
Eligible U.S. 4th graders must bring an Every Kid Outdoors voucher. Home-schooled and free-choice learners age 10 also qualify.

How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass

In Person (Recommended)

Physical Military Annual Passes, Military Lifetime Passes, Access Passes, and 4th Grade Passes can be picked up at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, located at 1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612.

Order Online, Receive by Mail

To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store. Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.

Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.gov

Skip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately.

Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass