Diamond, MO 64840
From I-44 Westbound: Take exist 18-A and travel south on Highway 59 to Diamond. Turn west onto Highway V and travel two miles to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance. From I-44 Eastbound: Take exit 11-A and travel south on I-49 to Highway V. Turn east onto Highway V and travel five mile to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance. From I-49 Northbound: Turn east onto Highway V and travel five miles to Carver Road. Travel south ¾ mile to the park entrance.
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.
Entrance Fees:
No Entrance Fee - $0.00
The park is free of admission charge.
Entrance Passes:
No Entrance Fee - $0.00
The park is free of admission charge.
The visitor center has information, a museum, interactive exhibits about history and science, classrooms for programs on Carver’s life, an observation desk, a film, and bookstore. It is open daily, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.