Verified Oct 3, 2026
Fort McHenry National Monument
Castle or palace · Baltimore · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Daily entrance tickets are good for 7 days and can be purchased prior to visiting online at recreation .gov or in the park visitor center.” nps.gov
From the official ticket site: “Daily entrance tickets are good for 7 days and can be purchased prior to visiting online at recreation .gov or in the park visitor center.” nps.gov
Admission prices
Adult
adults, ages 16 and up
$15
stated on nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/index.htm · checked 2026-10-05
The admission fee for the park's Historic Star Fort ($15) will apply to adults, ages 16 and up, for entrance to the historic Star Fort. … For entrance to the historic fort, an entrance fee of $15 applies to visitors ages 16 years and up.
Practical
Fort McHenry National Monument: address
2400 East Fort Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/fomc/index.htm · 2026-10-05Fort McHenry National Monument: opening hours
Every Day: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-07Fort McHenry National Monument: closing days
Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/hours.htm · 2026-10-07Fort McHenry National Monument: what should I know before visiting?
The fort is self-guided. There are several virtual and self-guided tour options that allow visitors to view all exhibit areas and have a guided experience via smart device.✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-11Fort McHenry National Monument: how to get there
The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs along all major routes to the park. … A bus stop is located outside of the park main gate. From there, visitors can board Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) buses or the Charm City Circulator✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-11Fort McHenry National Monument: parking
Free parking is available onsite but availability is limited during peak seasons.✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Fort McHenry National Monument: is it wheelchair accessible?
Park buildings, exhibits, restrooms, trails, and parking lots are accessible by a variety of means, including ramps and open captioning. Wheelchairs are available to borrow upon request.✓ nps.gov/fomc/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm · 2026-10-08
Book official tickets →
You will be redirected to nps.gov — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.