Operating Hours & Seasons

Rock Creek Park is open year-round during daylight hours. The park is closed after dark.

Within Rock Creek Park there are three main visitor centers where you can meet a ranger, obtain information and advice, and learn about nature and/or history.

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The Nature Center

The Nature Center includes exhibits, a planetarium, a bookstore, bathrooms, water. Ranger-led programs may be available.

Open:
Wednesday - Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed:
Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.

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Planetarium

Join us for a free ranger-led planetarium show!

Our programs happen at the following times:

Young Planetarium

Wednesdays | 4:00 PM
Appropriate for ages 4 - 10

Seasonal Night Sky

Saturdays and Sundays | 1:00 PM

Exploring the Universe

Saturdays and Sundays | 4:00 PM

The planetarium is otherwise closed, except by special arrangement. If you are looking to make reservations for a class or large group, check the Planetarium Education webpage.

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Old Stone House

Old Stone House is located in Georgetown and is the oldest building in Washington, DC.

Old Stone House and its garden are temporarily closed for fire suppression system installation and structural rehabilitation.

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Peirce Mill and Barn

Peirce Mill is open to the public throughout the year. Look below for seasonal details.

Summer | April to October Friday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fall | November to December Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed December 25 Winter | January to February Saturday and Sunday Noon - 4:00 PM Closed New Years Day Spring | March Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00 PM

 

Call Us for More:

For more information, to arrange a ranger-led program, or to arrange a curriculum-based education program (10 or more) call the Nature Center at [phone]. 

 

Keep Exploring:

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  Get Your Ears On

  Carter Barron Amphitheatre

  Carter Barron Amphitheatre offers a summer concert series that includes blues, jazz, hip-hop, poetry, and reggae performances.

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  Bring your students to the park!

  Education Programs

  Kids getting off their yellow school bus at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center

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  Learn About History and Nature

  Join a Ranger Led Program!

  Come along on one of our many Ranger led programs. Seasonal planetarium shows and hikes means that there is always something new!