Operating Hours & Seasons

NOTE: Check the Current Conditions page for the most up-to-date information about what is open/closed.

Park Grounds

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

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

9AM-5PM, 7 days a week
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's days.

Theater at Valley Forge

NOTE: Temporarily closed for renovations, projected to reopen early 2022

9:30AM - 5:00PM

The free park film is shown every half hour beginning at 9:30AM with the last show at 4:30PM. While the theater building is being renovated, screenings are located in the Meeting Room at Valley Forge. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's days. View the film online.

Washington's Headquarters and Historic Valley Forge Station

Saturdays and Sundays only - 10 AM to 5 PM

Note: Washinton's Headquarters and 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 Chapel is 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

NOTE: Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

12:00PM to 4:00PM

Weekends only mid-June through the end of October. Call 610-783-1099 to confirm if open.

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.