(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Open House

Everglades National Park

  • Every week on Sunday and Saturday at 10:00 AM from November 14, 2026 to December 19, 2026
  • Free

Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha Battery" or "HM69". 

Step into the Cold War for a volunteer-run open house of the historic Nike Missile Site, HM69. See an actual missile and many of the original support buildings. Open House is 4 hours, where the site is available for you to explore. Accessible.

Guided tours begin at the Daniel Beard Center and are conducted most afternoons (see park program calendar) between December and April. Contact the front desk staff at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center to confirm the Open House is happening.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Nike Missile Site Launch Area. Request directions at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 25.369932, -80.684624

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

November 14, 2026 to December 19, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Event Type

  • Talk
  • Walk