Trip Ideas

a group of living historians fire a cannon at night with the fort in the background. — A night firing of the 6lb cannon.
NPS/Tim Ervin

Fort McHenry NM&HS has tons for visitors to do! Use this page to help plan a visit to the park, whether for yourself or for a group!

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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Tour Fort McHenry
- Type: Kid Friendly, Educational, Inspirational, Virtual, Outdoors, Group Friendly
- Topics: Forts, Incarceration, Jails and Prisons, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Piracy and Privateering, Ships and Shipwrecks, Hospital, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, Monuments and Memorials, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, War of 1812, US Coast Guard, US Marines, US Navy, Music, World War I, World War II
- Activities: Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Guided Tours
Learn about ranger programs and self guided audio tours that will help guide you on your visit to Fort McHenry!
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
1 Hour Visits
- Type: Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly
- Topics: Poetry and Literature, Forts, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, US Navy, Monuments and Memorials, Music, Wars and Conflicts, War of 1812, Commerce, Civil War, Jails and Prisons, Piracy and Privateering, Hospital, US Coast Guard, US Marines, World War I
- Activities: Park Film, Bookstore and Park Store, Museum Exhibits
Many groups stop at Fort McHenry on their way to other attractions. These are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of a quick visit!
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Paid Entry
- Type: Kid Friendly, Active, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly
- Topics: Forts, Incarceration, Jails and Prisons, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Piracy and Privateering, Ships and Shipwrecks, Hospital, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, Monuments and Memorials, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, War of 1812, US Coast Guard, US Navy, World War I, Women's History, US Marines, Music, World War II
- Activities: Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits
Learn what activities can be done by entering the fee area of Fort McHenry NM&HS!
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Free Activities
- Type: Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Urban, Educational, Inspirational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly
- Topics: Birds, River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails, Poetry and Literature, Forts, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Military, Artillery, Battlefields, Infantry and Militia, US Army, US Navy, Monuments and Memorials, Music, Wars and Conflicts, War of 1812, Commerce, Civil War
- Activities: Birdwatching, Park Film, Bookstore and Park Store, Picnicking, Biking, Hiking
Want to visit Fort McHenry but don't want to pay the fee? There are still plenty of activities that can be done outside of the fee area!
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Pet Friendly Visits
- Type: Kid Friendly, Active, Urban, Outdoors, Group Friendly
- Topics: Birds, River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails, Forts, Coastal Defenses, Monuments and Memorials
- Activities: Birdwatching, Picnicking, Biking, Hiking
Learn what activities are great for a visit when also bringing a pet!

Last updated: February 22, 2022

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