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Visitor Center at Valley Forge

The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days. First opened in 1978, the Visitor Center at Valley Forge is a multi-use building designed by Walter Ogg of the Philadelphia firm of Eshbach, Glass, Kale, and Associates, and includes visitor information services, The Encampment Store, and a museum exhibit that tells the story of the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army.

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 40.101382, -75.422327

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Hotel Warner
  • The African American Museum in Philadelphia
  • Independence Visitor Center
  • National Museum of American Jewish History
  • Independence National Historical Park Tours
  • Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Visitor Center - 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520

Frequently asked questions

Is Visitor Center at Valley Forge reservable?

Visitor Center at Valley Forge is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Visitor Center at Valley Forge?

See the map for Visitor Center at Valley Forge's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Visitor Center at Valley Forge?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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