Operating Hours & Seasons

 
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Park grounds include roadways, parking lots, trails, meadows, and forests.

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Park Grounds

Open Year-Round, Every Day: 7 AM to dark (30 minutes after sunset)

 
 
 
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Theater at Valley Forge

Every Day: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

The free park orientation film is screened every half-hour beginning at 9:30 AM with the last show at 4:30PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's days. You can also watch the film online.

 
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Washington's Headquarters Area

Note: The Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters), the Valley Forge Train Station, and the Stable at Washington's Headquarters may be closed due to inclement weather, particularly snow/ice. When snow and ice conditions are present, please call the visitor center at (610) 783-1099 to confirm the status of Washington's Headquarters.

Learn more about Washington's Headquarters

Learn more about Valley Forge Train Station

Learn more about the Stable at Washington's Headquarters

 
 

Washington Memorial Chapel

The Washington Memorial Chapel is privately operated and not managed by the National Park Service. Please visit the Chapel's website for up-to-date information about their hours of operation and how to book tours.

Learn more about the Washington Memorial Chapel

Chapel Cabin Shop

The Cabin Shop is not managed by the National Park Service. Please visit the Cabin Shop's website for up-to-date information about their hours of operation.

 

Varnum's Quarters

Not open to the public.

 

Varnum's Picnic Area Parking Lot

Varnum's Picnic Area

  • Open seasonally from April to October. 7AM to dark every day.
  • Open weekends only through November. 7 AM to dark.
  • Closed seasonally December through March.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone:

610 783-1000

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