Last updated: October 10, 2024
Thing to Do
Learn about Giant Sequoias

Open year round, Giant Forest Museum is a great place to start the day. It’s the first building and parking lot you see if you drive into the Giant Forest from the south. Discover the Sentinel Tree as you walk to the museum. Spend some time inside and discover what makes this an ideal place for sequoias to grow. Learn about the important role of fire in sequoia tree development. Check out a variety of hands-on exhibits, park films, and ranger programs. This is a great place to ask a ranger about trails, viewpoints, and the must-see spots in the Giant Forest.
Fee at entrance station. No additional entry fee charged.
Hours vary by season, open 7 days a week during daylight hours.
Parking: The parking lot adjacent to the museum and shuttle stop is a dedicated accessible lot. A paved, level route provides access from parking to the museum entrance. Three additional paved accessible spaces are directly across the street in the main Giant Forest Museum Upper Parking Lot—two are near the paved trail to Beetle Rock and one is by the new accessible vault bathrooms.