Plan Your Visit

Basic Information

Information about traveling by car, and the visitor center's operating hours.

Directions

Information about getting here by car from nearby cities

Current Conditions

Find the most up-to-date information about available services and facility closures here.

 

Honoring Cesar Chavez and the Farmworker Movement

At the César E. Chávez National Monument, visitors can immerse themselves in the story of one of the most important labor leaders in American history. Here’s what you can explore:

Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden is a peaceful space where you’ll find Cesar and Helen Chavez’s gravesite. A nearby fountain honors the five martyrs of the farm labor movement. The garden is filled with roses that bloom year-round, including a variety named in Chavez’s honor, creating a beautiful place for reflection.

Visitor Center

The visitor center offers everyone a chance to learn more about Chavez’s life and work:

• Films: Watch documentaries about his life and the farm workers’ struggle for justice.
• Office: Step into Chavez’s unchanged office, preserved just as it was during his life.
• Exhibits and Artwork: Learn about the United Farm Workers movement through various exhibits and artistic displays.
• Bookstore: Browse a wide range of books and materials for further reading about Chavez and the movement.

Virtual Tour

Explore the monument from anywhere with a virtual tour that offers 360-degree panoramic views of the grounds. Follow the main path or explore key areas of the monument at your own pace, bringing Chavez’s story to life online.

 

The Memorial Garden includes the gravesite of Cesar and Helen Chavez.

Photo by Sujata King

 

Top 10 Tips for Your Visit

Check these tips before you get here to make the most of your visit.

Install the Free NPS Mobile App

Our official app has information about sites and the monument and also in the town of Delano.

Visiting with Pets

Only designated service dogs are permitted in the visitor center and Memorial Garden.

Accessibility

The monument offers accommodations for people with mobility and sensory disabilities.

Safety

Enjoy a safe visit to the monument, and learn what to do in an emergency.