Fort Mifflin Tickets and Hours: Check Before You Go

Fort Mifflin’s regular public visiting hours are from March 1 through December 15. The fort’s seasonal schedule makes it worth confirming access before you plan a visit.

Opening hours

• Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
• Monday and Tuesday: closed

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

From December 15 through March 1, public access is limited: the fort describes this period as closed for the season, while also offering private events, rentals, and visits by pre-arranged appointment. Reserved school and tour groups can arrange visits by appointment outside regular public hours, including year-round access for designated groups.

Hours and access can change, so check the official site before you go. If you are planning a group visit, contact the fort in advance to arrange it.

Admission prices and event arrangements can vary, so check the fort’s current ticket details before your visit. Active-duty military members and their immediate families receive free admission with ID.

For most events, advance tickets are sold through TicketLeap, and tickets may also be available at the gate, where cash is preferred. Some living-history events may charge an additional admission fee; check the event calendar for details.

The site accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash for general visits. For living-history events, it prefers cash at the entrance and directs credit-card purchases to the event calendar.

Weekend plans may include tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., plus a cannon demonstration at 1 p.m. Confirm that these activities are available on the day you plan to visit. Group organizers can email fortmifflininfo@gmail.com or call 856-831-5690 to schedule.

Free visitor parking is on the left after you follow Fort Mifflin Road into the fort. For GPS, the official site recommends entering 6400 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153; the fort’s address is Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153.

From downtown Philadelphia, take I-95 south to Exit 15 for Island Avenue/Enterprise Avenue. Turn left onto Fort Mifflin Road at the stop sign, pass through the short tunnel, then take the first left and follow the signs to the fort.

From Delaware County, take I-95 north to Exit 13 for Valley Forge/West 291, then follow signs for Island Avenue. Turn left onto Island Avenue at the traffic light, then continue along Enterprise Avenue and Fort Mifflin Road to the fort.

Confirm opening details, ticket arrangements, and scheduled activities before setting out, particularly if you are visiting outside regular public hours. The fort welcomes leashed pets on the grounds; check in advance if your animal may be unsettled by cannon or musket demonstrations.

If you are arranging an overnight in Essington, the inn offers rooms at this Essington property.

You can bring a picnic to the shaded riverfront picnic area.

Fort Mifflin is a Revolutionary War site near the mouth of the Schuylkill River, where British forces fired more than 10,000 cannonballs. For more background on the grounds and visitor access, read the Fort Mifflin visitor guide.

When is Fort Mifflin open to the public?

Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Regular public hours are from March 1 through December 15. Access outside that period is limited to appointments, private events, and rentals.

Can you buy Fort Mifflin tickets at the gate?

Tickets for most events can be purchased at the gate, with cash preferred. Advance tickets are sold through TicketLeap.

Is parking free at Fort Mifflin?

Yes. Free parking is on the left after you follow Fort Mifflin Road into the fort.

Are tours available at Fort Mifflin?

Weekend tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. School and tour groups can arrange visits by appointment.