What are the hours at African Burial Ground National Monument?

Mon: Closed; Tue: Closed; Wed: 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu: 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri: 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat: 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM (INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM)

Does African Burial Ground National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter African Burial Ground National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is African Burial Ground National Monument open right now?

Q: Is African Burial Ground National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, African Burial Ground National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · NY

Open

African Burial Ground National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.

Type: National Monument
State: NY
Nearest town: New York

About African Burial Ground National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

AddressAfrican Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10007

Phone(212) 238-4373

Websitewww.nps.gov/afbg/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu	10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri	10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat	10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun	10:00AM - 4:00PM

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

Getting thereThe 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 Hall. Our visitor center is located mid-block on Broadway between the cross streets of Duane Street and Reade Streets.

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How we read this status

We derive African Burial Ground National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.