Physical Address:

3215 E. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23223

Mailing Address:

3215 E. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23223

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 804-226-1981 Voice

  • Email Address: stephanie_pooler@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.

park designation:National Battlefield Park

Directions:

Richmond National Battlefield Park has two visitor centers and ten additional self-guided, outdoor battlefield units. Please navigate to the "visitor centers" section to select an individual visitor center and find directions to its location.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Chimborazo Visitor Center

Visitor center focusing on Civil War medical practices. Exhibits and 17 minute orientation film. Located at 3215 E. Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center

Visitor contact station with trails, earthworks, and information about the 1862 Battle of Gaines' Mill and the 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds

Park outdoor spaces, trails, and battlefields are open and accessible daily, sunrise to sunset.

Weather Information:

Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.

Activities
Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Hiking
Hiking

Living History
Living History

Historic Weapons Demonstration
Historic Weapons Demonstration

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Park Film
Park Film

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Gift Shop and Souvenirs