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About this location:
National Memorial
Operating Hours & Seasons
Entrance Gates / Grounds
The Memorial grounds are open to vehicle and foot traffic only while the gates are open.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Monday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday:7:00 AM-10:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
- New Year’s Day:
- Closed
- Thanksgiving Day:
- Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Chamizal Entrance and Sponsored Programs
Chamizal National Memorial is a fee-free park. There is no entrance fee for the park grounds or Cultural Center exhibit. Programs and events sponsored or presented by the Memorial’s park rangers are free to the general public.
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Chamizal National Memorial is a fee-free park. There is no entrance fee for the park grounds or Cultural Center exhibit. Programs and events sponsored or presented by the Memorial’s park rangers are free to the general public.
Where History and Culture Come to Life
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year border dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement.
Directions
From the west take exit 21 off of I-10 toward Piedras Street. Turn right onto Piedras and follow it to Paisano Drive. Turn left onto Paisano and then turn right onto San Marcial Street. From the north take exit 20A off of US-54 for US-62 toward Paisano Drive. Turn right onto Paisano and follow it until you reach San Marcial Street. From the east take exit 22B on I-10 toward US-54. Stay left until two lanes merge, move into the right lane toward Paisano Drive. Turn right at the light and merge onto Paisano.
Visitor Centers
Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center
The Cultural Center is located on the grounds of Chamizal National Memorial and includes the theater, exhibit areas, park store and visitor information desk. The Franklin G. Smith Gallery, also open to visitors, is located next door in the Administrative Office Building.
Weather
Chamizal National Memorial is open year-round, but periodic winter weather conditions may cause closure. Please check for alerts on the park website: www.nps.gov/cham. Thunderstorms typically occur during summer and early fall. There may be no shelter to avoid lightning, so please prepare by looking at weather forecasts and paying attention to developing weather conditions.
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