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John Muir Home at the John Muir National Historic Site

A old copper sprayer sits against a tree-line background.

Historic Copper Sprayer.

A natural foot path winds its way through hills and trees.

Mount Wanda walking trail.

A tall wooden windmill and a small white shed surrounded by trees.

The old windmill.

Old books, a writing pen and inkwell, and paper sit on John Muir's original desk.

John Muir's desk in the "Scribble Den".

Physical Address:

4202 Alhambra Ave

Martinez, CA 94553

Mailing Address:

4202 Alhambra Ave

Martinez, CA 94553

contact-details

Phone Number: 9252288860 Voice

Email Address: jomu_general_info@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

John Muir’s life was a tapestry of roles—fruit rancher, family man, writer—each interwoven with his deep love for nature. As one of America’s most influential naturalists, Muir was more than just an observer of the wilderness; he was its fiercest advocate. His passion for the land drove him to protect the places he held dear, ensuring that future generations could experience their beauty.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

Please visit our main website for specific directions to our park. You may call the John Muir Visitor Center for additional information.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

John Muir National Historic Site

The main park site and visitor center hours of operation.

Exceptions:

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Years Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Weather Information:

The Mediterranean climate of Martinez features hot, dry summers with lower temperatures near 60º F and upper temperatures near 100º F. The heat gives way to cool, rainy winters with lows near 45º F and highs near 75º F. Fall and spring can bring rain and temperatures from 55-80º F. March to April: wet/dry, 60-80º F May to September: very dry, 60-100º+ F October to November: dry/wet, 55-80º F December to February: wet, 45-75º F