African Burial Ground Memorial
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument · NY
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/notices11/8/2026 Closure of Visitor Center and Outdoor Memorial
Hours Exceptions
NoteVeteran's Day; Thanksgiving Holiday Closure; Christmas Holiday Closure; New Year's Day Closure; Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available7 activities
Park Name
InfoAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoNY
Phone
Info2122384373
african_burial_ground@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoINDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Archeology, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite + 6 more
Weather Info
Infohttp://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Getting There
InfoThe African Burial Ground National Monument is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan; close to Foley Square and just north of City Hal
Location
Info40.7145° N, -74.0045° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website