Entrance Fees
The entrance fee to the historic area of the park is $10.00 for adults 16 years of age and older; children 15 and
younger are free. This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit to
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. You must keep your entrance
receipt to re-enter the park in the 7-day time period.
Annual or Lifetime Passes are alternatives to the above fees. All passes can be purchased or obtained at the
Visitor Center Information Desk between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. during June, July and August.
Park Annual Pass
Frequent visitors to Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine may want to
purchase a Fort McHenry Annual Pass. This $40 pass provides entrance to pass
owner and any three adults arriving in a single private non-commercial vehicle.
The pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Interagency Annual Pass
The $80 Interagency Annual Pass provides entrance or access to pass owner and three
(3) accompanying adults arriving in a single, private non-commercial vehicle at
most federal recreation sites across the country. These sites are managed by the
U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, National Park Service, U. S.
Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation. It can
be purchased at the Visitor Center Information Desk or online at https://store.usgs.gov/pass. The pass is valid for 12 months from
date of purchase.
Interagency Senior Pass
The $10 Interagency Senior Pass (for those 62 years of age and older) is a lifetime pass
available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The pass is available only
in-person at the Visitor Center and from participating Federal recreation sites
or offices. It provides entrance or access to pass owner and three (3)
accompanying adults arriving in a single, private non-commercial vehicle. Proof
of age must be presented at time of purchase.
Interagency Access Pass
This is a free lifetime pass available to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have
been medically determined to have a permanent disability that severely limits
one or more major life activities. These activities may include caring for
oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing,
learning, or working. The pass is available only in-person at the Visitor Center
and from participating Federal recreation sites or offices. It provides entrance
or access to pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults arriving in a single,
private non-commercial vehicle. Proof of disability must be presented or an
affidavit can be signed at the Visitor Center Information Desk.
The above Interagency Passes replace the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports. These
passes will remain valid until they are lost or stolen.
Any group entering the park in a bus will be charged the regular fee of $10.00
for any adult on board. Passes may be used for entry as defined on the back of the pass for any non-commercial group visitor (scouts, clubs, churches, etc.) Passes will not be honored for those arriving as part of a
commercial group (tour bus).
Academic Fee Waivers
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law
108-447, provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow
"outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or
bona fide educational institutions" to obtain a waiver of park entrance
fees. A school or educational institution is defined as one which grants some
type of educational credit.
In order to qualify for a waiver, a group must meet all of the
following criteria:
Educational and scientific groups must submit
proof of official recognition as an accredited institution
by a federal, state, or local government entity. Private schools or other
scientific institutions may submit documentation of tax-exempt
status granted for educational purposes.
The intended trip must relate directly to the educational or
scientific purpose of the visit and to the unique features and resources of
Fort McHenry. The visit "shall not be primarily for recreation
purposes".
How to apply:
Complete the Application For Waiver of Fees For Educational Study form and e-mail it,
along with the criteria listed above to: GroupArrangements
The application and documentation must be received at least two
weeks in advance of your visit.
Call 410-962-4290, extension 207 for additional information.