Visiting the Patton Museum is relatively easy. An entrance to a secure parking area near the museum has been created from U.S. 31 - Dixie Highway. This entrance allows visitors access only to the museum without entering the base and checkpoints. The parking area opens one half hour before the museum opens and closes one half hour after the museum closes and anyone who has not exited before that time will find their vehicle locked behind the gate. A call to post security will be needed to open the gate during their regular rounds. Be prepared for a wait if that happens.

Because of security measures, all adults wanting to enter Fort Knox must exit from U.S. 31 at Bullion Boulevard and proceed to the Chaffee Gate Visitor Control Center. There they must apply for a day pass to enter the post. Because of the number of people seeking access, visitors must be prepared for a substantial wait. In order to be granted a visitor's pass, the owner of the vehicle must present a valid driver's license, auto registration and insurance card. Once a pass has been issued, entrance through the gate checkpoint is allowed. The driver must present the pass and a driver's license and any adult passengers must also present a valid driver's license or other photo I.D. and depending on threat levels, vehicles may be searched.

Effective April 30, the Visitor Control Center will begin new hours of operation. At 10 p.m. April 30 the Visitor Control Center will close and reopen at 6 a.m. on May 1. It will continue to provide service seven days a week, however, the operating hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors requiring access to the installation after those hours must still access post via Chaffee gate where D.A. guards are available to assist them. Visitors must ensure they have the required valid documentation (drivers license, vehicle registration and insurance) in order to gain access to the installation.

Fort Knox is a military post, and for that reason certain areas may be off limits to visitors and photos, so be aware of any posted warnings. Military police vehicles patrol the streets and speed limits and traffic regulations are strictly enforced at all times. Finally, soldiers are training on post everday. Some of that training consists of running or marching through the streets. If troops are present, the speed limit drops to 10 MPH and troops always have the right of way.

Map showing entrance to secured parking area.