Last updated: September 6, 2023
Thing to Do
Today in the Park
NPS
During the month of May, the Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours of the Garfield home begin at noon. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
In the Visitor Center
- The 18-minute site movie is available when the Visitor Center is open.
- Interpretive exhibits with artifacts from the Garfields are open for viewing.
- Passport stamps, Junior Ranger books, B.A.R.K Ranger books, and several brochures are available at the Front Desk upon request.
On the Grounds
- Walk the loop path while listening to our cell phone tours. There are two tours that can be done at your leisure.
- Children can earn their James A. Garfield National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge! Books can be picked up at the Front Desk in the Visitor Center.
- Do you have a dog traveling with you? They can become a James A. Garfield B.A.R.K Ranger! Books can be picked up at the Front Desk in the Visitor Center or downloaded by scanning the QR code found outside. Please note that only service animals are permitted inside the buildings. B.A.R.K. Rangers may walk, leashed, on the grounds.
Details
Activity
Museum Exhibits
The Visitor Center is open Friday- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (Nov. to Apr.) Grounds and restrooms are open daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Garfield Home guided tour is available (reservations are required).
In the Visitor Center
In the Visitor Center
- The site movie begins at 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. TThe site movie is 18 minutes.
- Interpretive exhibits with artifacts from the Garfields are open for viewing. Highly touchable surfaces are cleaned frequently. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
- Passport stamps, Junior Ranger books, B.A.R.K Ranger books, and several brochures are available at the Front Desk upon request.
- Walk the loop path while listening to our cell phone tours. There are two tours that can be done at your leisure.
- Children can earn their James A. Garfield National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge! Books can be picked up at the Front Desk in the Visitor Center.
- Do you have a dog traveling with you? They can become a James A. Garfield B.A.R.K Ranger! Books can be picked up at the Front Desk in the Visitor Center or downloaded by scanning the QR code found outside.
Pets Allowed
No
Only service animals are welcome inside the public buildings. Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds.
Activity Fee
No
There is no fee for visitors at James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
Location
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
The site is located 20 miles east of Cleveland, Ohio, located on Route 20.
Reservations
Yes
Groups of 6 or more must make a reservation for guided tours of the Garfield home. Please call 440-255-8722.
Season
Year Round
During the month of May, the Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours of the Garfield home begin at noon. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
Time of Day
Day
During the month of May, the Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours of the Garfield home begin at noon. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
June - October, the Visitor Center and tours are open daily from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
November - April, the Visitor Center and tours are open Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 10am-5pm. Tours begin shortly after opening. The last tour is in the 3pm hour.
Accessibility Information
Only service animals are welcome inside the public buildings. Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds.
Lifts are available inside the Garfield home. The Visitor Center is one floor.
Lifts are available inside the Garfield home. The Visitor Center is one floor.