Operating Hours & Seasons

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. 

Summer 2025 Hours 

Fort McHenry will extend weekend hours from May 31 to August 31, 2025. On Saturdays and Sundays, the park will remain open until 6:00 p.m.

Park passes may be purchased at the Visitor Center or you can purchase a pass online.  
Park registers for purchasing Star Fort Historic Zone entry or America The Beautiful Passes are open Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. 
 
The Visitor Center and Historic Star Fort close 15 minutes before the park closes. Closing times indicate when the gates will be closed- all visitors must exit by this time.
 

 

Purchase Entry Passes Ahead of Time

To avoid lines in the park visitor center, visitors are encouraged to purchase their entry passes for the Star Fort Historic Zone ahead of time.

Purchase Passes

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