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Bronze status of young George Washington Carver atop a large boulder, on the Carver trail.

"Boy Carver Statue," sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960.

An entrance sign to George Washington Carver National Monument with wildflower and plants.

Entrance sign to George Washington Carver NM will wildflower and plants.

Sunflowers in a prairie at George Washington Carver NM.

Prairie at George Washington Carver NM with sunflowers.

Park's science classroom with lab tables and wall exhibits on George Washington Carver.

George Washington Carver NM science classroom modeled after one of the George Washington Carver's lab at Tuskegee Institute.

A cast concrete bust of George Washington Carver and prairie in the background.

A cast concrete bust for George Washington Carver by Audrey Corwin, 1952.

Physical Address:

5646 Carver Road

Diamond, MO 64840

Mailing Address:

5646 Carver Road

Diamond, MO 64840

contact-details

Phone Number: 417.325.4151 Voice
Phone Number: 417.325.4231 Fax

Email Address: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

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Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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.

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Operating Hours:

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. There is no park entrance fee.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

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

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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.