Andersonville National Historic Site
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Andersonville National Historic Site Operating Hours | Daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Hours not published |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Hours not published |
When to go
May draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- National Prisoner of War Museum ↗Passport stamp
At the National Prisoner of War Museum, the story of American prisoners of war (POWs) is powerfully presented through exhibits, audio-visual displays, and historic artifacts. The museum serves as the park's visitor center.
No campgrounds, no webcams or things to do in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- World Wars Weekend11/0710:00 AM · free
- Hark Tack and Johnny Cakes11/1410:00 AM · free
- Evening Cemetery Tour12/1206:00 PM · free
- Wreaths Across America12/1912:00 PM · free
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Andersonville National Historic SiteHistoric district · Andersonville · 0.7 mi
- Macon County CourthouseBuilding · Oglethorpe · 7.7 mi
- DeVaughn-Lewis HouseBuilding · Montezuma · 8.8 mi
- Montezuma DepotBuilding · Montezuma · 9.2 mi
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Reference
Activities
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Weather & climate
Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.
Questions people ask
Does Andersonville charge an entrance fee?
No. Andersonville is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Andersonville?
Standard hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Andersonville?
61,850 recreation visits in 2025, number 249 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Andersonville?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE. No reported coverage for T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Andersonville established?
1970. It covers about 0.8 square miles.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Andersonville?
Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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