Visitor Centers, Information Desks and Museums

 
Left to right: visitor center parking and plaza overview, visitor center and outdoor exhibits, people watching sunset at Mather Point
Left to right: 1) South Rim visitor center plaza & parking 2) Visitor center's outdoor exhibits, 3) Watching sunset at nearby Mather Point.
 

Fall 2024

For detailed information about each facility, visit the individual links.

Note - if you arrive when a visitor center is closed: trip planning and hiking information is available outside, through a series of sidewalk signs.

Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim)

  • The Visitor Center is open from 9 am to 4 pm today.
  • Trip planning and hiking information is available through permanent exhibits and sidewalk signs outside of the visitor center building.
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store (across the plaza from the Visitor Center) is open daily 8 am to 7 pm, with:
    • Passport To Your National Parks® stamps
    • Junior Ranger books/badges
  • Ranger programs and astronomy presentations: View the schedule in the Calendar.

Bright Angel Bicycle Rentals and Café (across the plaza from the Visitor Center)

 

Verkamp's Visitor Center

  • Located in the Village Historic District - Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm

  • Frequented by visitors who arrive on the train, Verkamp's features exhibits about the history of Grand Canyon Village and a museum store.

 

Additional Village Locations

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    Desert View (South Rim)

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      Tusayan Pueblo Archaeology Site

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        North Rim - Open for Day Use Only

        On October 16, 2024, North Rim visitor services, lodging, restaurants, and campground closed for the season. North Rim open for day use only - Oct 16 through Nov 30, 2024.

        • North Rim 2025 Season - May 15, through October 15, 2025.
        Note: Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
         

         

        North Rim Visitor Center Building

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          Grand Canyon Conservancy, a non-profit park partner since 1932, operates book and gift stores throughout the park, where your tax-free purchases help support programs and research projects in Grand Canyon National Park.

          Last updated: October 28, 2024

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          Contact Info

          Mailing Address:

          PO Box 129
          Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

          Phone:

          928-638-7779

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