Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine - Plan Your Visit

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Site by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

Grounds: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Fort and Visitor Center: Daily, 8:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M. Last Video Presentation: 4 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and January 1.

Getting There

Plane

The park is located within ten miles of BWI Airport.

Car

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. From I-95 northbound or southbound, take Exit 55 Key Highway and follow Fort McHenry signs on Key Highway to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue. Proceed one mile to the park.

From the Inner Harbor, take Light Street south to Key Highway. Turn left and follow the Fort McHenry signs to Lawrence Street. Turn right on Lawrence Street and then left on Fort Avenue to the park.

Bus

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA, 866-RIDE-MTA) Bus #1 stops at the park main gate. From there it is a 100 yard walk to the Visitor Center and Star Fort.

Water Transportation

Water transportation is provided to Fort McHenry. The schedule varies depending on the season. Due to parking and closing hour restrictions, boarding from Fort McHenry is not allowed. Visitors must board elsewhere in the Inner Harbor area.

During the spring through fall, Ed Kane's Water Taxi provides transportation from the Inner Harbor. Call ahead for the latest schedule. (410-563-3901)