Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to visit, with no entry fee.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for the visitor center and Memorial Garden.
- Best time
- Spring and fall. Summer is hot and winter days are short.
- Getting there
- Keene is about 40 minutes from Bakersfield. Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield is about 40 minutes away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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César E. Chávez National Monument questions
Where is César Chávez buried?
He is buried in the Memorial Garden at the monument in Keene, California, alongside his wife Helen.
What can you see at the César E. Chávez National Monument?
The visitor center with exhibits and films, his preserved office and library, and the Memorial Garden with the family gravesite.
What are the visitor center hours?
Hours can change by season. Check nps.gov before you go.
