When is Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site open?
Mon–Wed closed; Thu–Fri 11 AM–4 PM; Sat 11 AM–5 PM; Sun 1 PM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
- 4.6298 reviews
- Closed now
City of Alexandria museum beside a restored Civil War fort with earthworks, cannons and an amphitheatre.
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When is the best time to visit Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site cost?
Entry is by donation.
Do you need to book Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site?
4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304.
Is Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
54°
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- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 8am
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- 10am64°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesdayToday
- Closed
- thursday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 1 PM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
- 2 Doyle's Outpost · 10 min
Good to know
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 298 reviews
Known for
- Restored fort
- Cannons
- Civil War artifacts
What people say
- People like:
- Civil War artifacts, cannons and historic site
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am