Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull
National Park | Battlefield

Yorktown

Yorktown was George Washington's decisive victory over General Lord Charles Cornwallis. Learn about the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms

Know Before You Go

Much of the Yorktown battlefield is owned and operated by the National Park Service. If one wishes to see more of the battlefield and visit another incredible museum, one should make their way to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, owned and managed by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.

Operating Hours

Visitor Center Hours of Operation

The Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Eastern National Store is open 9:00 am to 5:00PM Daily. . The Moore House, The Cemetery Lodge and the Poor Potter are closed but their grounds are open for visitation. The Nelson House is open as staffing permits. The Battlefield Tour Roads are open till Sunset.

Standard Hours

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exceptions

Thanksgiving

11/27/2025 - 11/27/2025

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Christmas Day

12/25/2025 - 12/25/2025

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

New Years Day

01/01/2026 - 01/01/2026

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Admission & Tickets

Entrance - Per Person - $15.00

Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne

Directions

For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Eastbound from the Richmond area via I-64, exit 242B for Yorktown, to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end. West bound Interstate 64 from the Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Hampton area for Yorktown should take Route 105 East (Fort Eustis Boulevard east), exit 250B to Route 17. Turn left onto Route 17. Follow the signs to Yorktown Battlefield.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Automated Entrance
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Baby Changing Station
  • Benches/Seating
  • Bicycle - Rack
  • Bus/Shuttle Stop
  • Captioned Media
  • Cellular Signal
  • Entrance Passes for Sale
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Permits Issued
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Theater/Auditorium
  • Ticket Sales
  • Trash/Litter Receptacles
  • Water - Bottle-Filling Station
  • Wheelchairs Available
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