Operating Hours & Seasons

Pergola structure overlooking the battlefield
The view from the battlefield overlook is impressive.

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Park Grounds

Park grounds are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. The park's busy season runs from November through May. During the month of May, the Visitor Center and trails are often busy with school field trips in the mornings.

All vechicle entry and exit gates are locked at 5 pm. All vehicles must leave park grounds by 5 pm.

Visitor Center Hours

In accordance with 36 CFR § 1.5 (a), Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is implementing a reduced operating schedule for the Visitor Center.

The Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays beginning March 29, 2024, and ending on April 15, 2024. 

Park trails, restroom facilities, picnic areas, brochures, and passport stamps will be available to visitors seven days per week throughout this period.

Visitor Center hours for this period are as follows:

SUN — Closed
MON — 9 am to 4 pm
TUE — 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm)
WED — 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm)
THU — 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm)
FRI — 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm)
SAT — 9 am to 4 pm (closed noon to 12:30 pm)

Please call (956) 541-2785 ext. 333 for the latest information on Visitor Center operations.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

600 E. Harrison Street
Room 1006

Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone:

956 541-2785 x333

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