George Washington Carver National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Missouri
📘 Park Overview
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
🌤 Weather Information
George Washington Carver National Monument is located in southwestern Missouri just outside of Diamond and about 10 miles from Joplin. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing.
🚗 Directions
From Interstate 44, drive south on either: Interstate 49: Exit at Diamond (exit 35), then drive five miles east on highway V, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance. Highway 59: In Diamond, turn west on highway V and drive for 2 miles, and drive ¾ mile south on Carver Road to the park entrance.
Images
"Boy Carver Statue," sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960.
Credit: NPS Photo
Entrance sign to George Washington Carver NM will wildflower and plants.
Credit: NPS Photo
Prairie at George Washington Carver NM with sunflowers.
Credit: NPS Photo
George Washington Carver NM science classroom modeled after one of the George Washington Carver's lab at Tuskegee Institute.
Credit: NPS Photo
A cast concrete bust for George Washington Carver by Audrey Corwin, 1952.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Apr 18
Heavy rain
High: 60.4°F | Low: 44.8°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 21.5 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 8
Sunrise: 06:39 AM
Sunset: 07:55 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 44.8°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Apr 19
Sunny
High: 66.2°F | Low: 39.7°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.3
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 07:56 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 44.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 20
Sunny
High: 69.6°F | Low: 45.4°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.2
Sunrise: 06:36 AM
Sunset: 07:57 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:03AM CDT until April 18 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Apr 18, 2026 3:03am
Expires: Apr 18, 2026 11:45am
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following
county, Cherokee and southwest Missouri, including the following
counties, Jasper and Newton.
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Joplin, Carthage, Baxter Springs, Webb City, Carl Junction,
Galena, Oronogo, Carterville, Duquesne, Duenweg, Leawood,
Silver Creek, Shoal Creek Drive, Saginaw, Loma Linda, Airport
Drive, Lowell, Carytown, Fidelity, Redings Mill, Avilla,
Grand Falls Plaza, La Russell, Brooklyn Heights, Shoal Creek
Estates, Reeds, Dennis Acres, Cliff Village, Atlas, Oakland
Park, Iron Gates, Maple Grove and Dudenville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 2:36PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Apr 17, 2026 3:36pm
Expires: Apr 18, 2026 10:00am
...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Missouri...
Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County.
For the Spring River...including Waco...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Spring River near Waco.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:28PM CDT until April 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Apr 17, 2026 9:28pm
Expires: Apr 18, 2026 1:00pm
...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County.
For the Spring River...including Waco...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Spring River near Waco.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:07AM CDT until April 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Apr 18, 2026 3:07am
Expires: Apr 19, 2026 3:15am
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Kansas...
Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County.
Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County.
For the Spring River...including Carthage, Waco, Baxter Springs...
Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Spring River near Waco.
* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 22.6 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.7 feet on 05/13/1929.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:25PM CDT until April 21 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Effective: Apr 17, 2026 9:25pm
Expires: Apr 18, 2026 9:30am
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Commerce.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, moderate agricultural flooding occurs with
Riverview Park experiencing minor to moderate flooding. Low lying
places around Miami may be cut off from easy access.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning to a crest of 17.6 feet Sunday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Park Alerts
Park Events
Film: "Seeds of Success" (28 minutes)
83 years ago, on January 5, 1943, George Washington Carver died at Tuskegee Alabama. This documentary by Ozarks Public Television pays tribute.
Date: Jan 3, 2026 12:00am to Jan 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
The Jesup Wagon
A ranger-led program starring George Washington Carver’s innovative school on wheels.
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Coffee with George Washington Carver: Expression of the Soul
Join park staff and volunterts for a coffee or tea break and learn more about George Washington Carver and a featured topic.
Expressions of the Soul
George Washington Carver was a talented artist, often inspired by the beauty of nature. This program “paints a picture” of Carver’s love for art. Following the ranger-led program, enjoy oil pastels with staff.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 12:00am to Jan 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Film: "In Remembrance of Martin" (60 minutes)
Commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this Public Broadcasting Service documentary honoring him.
Date: Jan 17, 2026 12:00am to Jan 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Planting Inspiration
Catch the vision” with George Washington Carver’s friends, students, and colleagues. This ranger-led program explores Carver’s relationships with others and his enduring legacy.
Date: Jan 24, 2026 12:00am to Jan 24, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Film: "More Than a Month" (60 minutes)
This Public Broadcasting Service documentary examines the complexities and contradictions behind Black History Month.
Date: Jan 31, 2026 12:00am to Jan 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
African American Trailblazers
Expore the pioneering achievements of Afircan American trailblazers with this ranger-led program.
Date: Feb 7, 2026 12:00am to Feb 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hike & Seek: Birds
Come biriding with us for the Great Backyard Bird Court! No experience needed. Binoculars provided.
Date: Feb 14, 2026 12:00am to Feb 14, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Coffee with George Washington Carver: The Sweet Potato Man
Coffee wth George Washington Carver: The Sweet Potato Man
Join park staff and volunteers for a coffee or tea break and learn more about George Washington Carver and featured topics.
Before George Washington Carver was known for his work with peanuts, he was making strides with the sweet potato. This program and cooking demonstration showcases some of Carver’s sweet potato products.
Date: Feb 19, 2026 12:00am to Feb 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Peanut Provisons
Join us for a hand-on lab and make one of George Washington Carver’s 325 peanut products: peanut milk.
Date: Feb 21, 2026 12:00am to Feb 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840
🏤 Mailing Address:
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840
📞 Voice Phone: 417.325.4151
📞 Fax Phone: 417.325.4231
✉️ Email: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov