Hours & Fees
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Cantigny Has Gone Cashless!
As of February 1, we only accept credit, debit, and digital payments for all transactions. Thank you for embracing change with us!
Why the Change?
- Faster, more secure transactions
- Improved guest experience
- Reduced wait times
Accepted Payment Options
- Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
- Debit Cards
- Digital Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Cantigny Golf will continue to accept cash.
Hours
Gardens & Grounds
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| January | Closed | |
| February | Friday - Sunday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| March | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| April 1 - May 23 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| May 24 - September 1 | Wednesday - Monday | 7 am - 9 pm |
| September 2 - October 31 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| November 1 - 16 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| December 30 - January 31 | Closed | Closed |
| February | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| March - October | Wednesday - Monday | 10 am - 5 pm |
2025 Holiday and Special Event Hours
Memorial Day: First Division Museum is open
June 15: Cantigny will only be accessible to Jazz and Wine Fest attendees until 6pm
Labor Day: First Division Museum is open
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: First Division Museum is open
Thanksgiving: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed November 27
Christmas: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed December 25
Cantigny Admission
Cantigny now sells admission in advance. Admission is still by the vehicle, not person, but fees vary by day. For daily parking, visit our admission calendar.
Please note: Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
2025 Parking Fees (beginning March 1):
- $5 parking in January and February
- $6 daily March 1 through April 4
- $6 weekdays and $16 weekends April 5 through November 16
- $21 parking for special events and concerts
- Free parking on Veterans Day (November 11)
Commercial Vehicle Fees
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Parking Rate | Free |
Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage increased and regular museum attendance by low-income and underserved families.
Museums for All allows any visitor with a state-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Link card, WIC card, or SUN Bucks card to enter the park for $1.
Are you a photographer? Check out these separate fees in our Photo & Video Guidelines section.