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5646 Carver Road Diamond, MO 64840 From Interstate 44, drive south on either: Interstate 49: Exit at Diamond (exit 35), then drive five miles east on highway V, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance. Highway 59: In Diamond, turn west on highway V and drive for 2 miles, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance. George Washington Carver National Monument is located in southwestern Missouri just outside of Diamond and about 10 miles from Joplin. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. George Washington Carver National MonumentThe visitor center is a multilevel facility that houses a museum, theater, park store, interactive exhibits areas, classrooms, additional restrooms, library, museum collection facility, offices space, and a large multipurpose area that also serves as a tornado shelter. It is open daily, 9am to 5pm, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Public WiFi is available.
Free WiFi is available at the visitor center. Cellular data service is typically available between the park entrance and visitor center. It is also available at various section of the walking trail. Check with your provider to verify coverage. |
Last updated: July 15, 2021