News Release

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Change Visitor Center Operation Schedule

Spring flora frames the Foothills Visitor Center building located in Sequoia National Park, with clouds resting along the foothills in the background.

NPS photo

News Release Date: March 7, 2025

Contact: Holly Streit, [phone]

The Foothills Visitor Center, Kings Canyon Visitor Center, and Giant Forest Museum are now closed on scheduled days each week. Additionally, ranger programs in the parks are cancelled until further notice. The adjusted schedule for these visitor services are as follows: 
 
Foothills Visitor Center is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Giant Forest Museum is open Friday – Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Kings Canyon Visitor Center is open Thursday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
 
The parks remain open to visitation 24 hours a day, year-round and offer a wide range of activities in diverse landscapes in any season. To learn more about the parks and trip planning, download the official NPS app or visit https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/index.htm.