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.
Photo: NPS Photo
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.
- LocationNew York, NY
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Archeology
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Colonization and Settlement
- Enslavement
- Monuments and Memorials
- Social Movements
- Urban America
1 more topics
- Women's History
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Tours & Tickets
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African Burial Ground National Monument Tours
Ticket Facility
African Burial Ground, which is a sacred space in Manhattan, is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved…
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Details
African Burial Ground, which is a sacred space in Manhattan, is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building New York. The African Burial Ground is widely acknowledged as one of America’s most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. Learn about this once forgotten piece of New York history and how the rediscovery of the burial ground united a community committed to honoring, preserving, and teaching this important history to generations that follow.
Visitor Centers
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African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center
Visitor Center
The visitor center is located at 290 Broadway, mid-block on Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets. It contains a self-guided museum, a theater that plays the…
290 Broadway, New York City, NY (212) 238-4367 Directions
Details
The visitor center is located at 290 Broadway, mid-block on Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets. It contains a self-guided museum, a theater that plays the 20-minute park film "Our Time At Last," restrooms, a gift store, a water fountain, and a staffed information desk.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM · INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
Hours by area (2)
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INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUMToday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM -
OUTDOOR MEMORIALToday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
OUTDOOR MEMORIAL
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 BroadwayNew York, NY 10007
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Weather & conditions
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Upcoming Events
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Reinterment of the Ancestors
About
Please join us at the African Burial Ground National Monument to celebrate and honor the 23rd Anniversary of the Reinterment.
We will share in African Traditional Ceremony, Dances, and Music in the lobby area of 290 Broadway from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
11:00 - 2:00 pm: Drummers — The Healing Drum Collective
11:00 am: Welcome Remarks — R. Mangual
11:03 am: Libation — Ndigo
11:15 am: Singing — 'Lift Every Voice' with Ishkara Heqwabti
11:30 am: Speaker — JAM Shakwi, Howard Alumnus Chef, Coach and Film Producer
12:00 pm: Musical Performance — Joy Brown Quartet
1:00 pm: Special Program — Ndigo, Jessica Washington, and Ishkara Heqwabti
2:00 pm: Africa Historical Art & Fashion Show — Harlem's Heaven Hats
The museum and visitor center will be open from 10 am — 4 pm. A temporary art exhibition is on show.
This event is free to attend and no reservations are required. All attendees must go through an airport-style security. Limited seating is available. Restrooms and a water fountain will be available nearby.
Photos
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Memorial's circle of diaspora. — NPS Photo -
Getting There
New York, NY 10007
The 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.
Mailing address: African Burial Ground NM, New York, NY 10005
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