Operating Hours & Seasons

Park Grounds

Open daily, year-round 7 AM to dark (30 minutes after sunset).

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

9 AM to 5 PM, daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's days.

Theater at Valley Forge

9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

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

Washington's Headquarters and Historic Valley Forge Station

10 AM to 4 PM, weekends only

Note: Washington's Headquarters and Historic Valley Forge Station may be closed due to inclement weather, particularly snow/ice. When snow and ice conditions are present, please call the visitor center at [phone] to confirm the status of 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.

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

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.