National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Tours and Tickets

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Tickets for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center cost US$16.50 for adults and US$11.50 for children 3–12 years old; admission is free for kids 2 and under. Combination tickets are also available, which include admission to the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Though you can purchase tickets when you arrive, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center suggests booking your tickets online in advance. On-site ticket purchases are credit or debit card only; combination tickets including the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center must be purchased at the museum.

Allow 3–4 hours to explore both the permanent and temporary exhibitions at the center, which has three levels, and an additional hour if you’re also visiting the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5pm, but the last entry of the day is at 4:30pm.

Yes, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs, with ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and a nearby parking garage with accessible parking. There are also wheelchairs and electric scooters available for rent at the museum entrance.

There’s no dedicated on-site parking at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, but there is a paid public parking garage under the museum, with an elevator to reach the street-level main entrance. Another option is metered parking, available along the streets surrounding the center.