C sar E. Ch vez National Monument
Keene, CA Hours and Location

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Operating Hours & Seasons

César E. Chávez National Monument Hours

The monument is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm except for the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Monday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Thursday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Friday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM

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• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day:
• December 24 – December 25
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed

• Easter Sunday:
• April 16 – April 16
• Sunday: Closed

• New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day:
• December 31 – January 1
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed

• Thanksgiving:
• November 23 – November 24
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – No Entrance Fee
  No entrance fees are charged at César E. Chávez National Monument.

About

¡Si, Se Puede!

Yes, we can!

Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, César E. Chávez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country’s first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of U.S. farm workers, and secured for them higher wages and safer working conditions

Directions

The monument is located near the small town of Keene, California on Highway 58. From Highway 58, take exit 138 toward Keene, then turn right on Woodford-Tehachapi Road. César E. Chávez National Monument will be on your left.

Visitor Centers

César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center

Explore the history of César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement through photographs, artifacts, and sites dedicated to his legacy. In the Memorial Garden, you will find his gravesite and a fountain honoring the memory of five workers. Roses in bloom year-round, including a variety named for Chávez, grace the garden. In the visitor center, watch films about his life, contemplate his unchanged office, and see exhibits and artwork. A bookstore offers additional information.

Weather

The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. Average temperatures in July, the warmest month, are in the mid-80s and hot days often reach into the 90s. In winter, frosty mornings are common and roads may be icy.