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African Burial Ground National Monument

Designation: National Monument

Location: New York

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📘 Park Overview

A Sacred Space in Manhattan African Burial Ground 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.

🌤 Weather Information

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🚗 Directions

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.

Images

African Burial Ground Memorial

African Burial Ground Memorial

Credit: NPS Photo

Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.

Entrance to the African Burial Ground National Monument visitor center.

Credit: NPS Photo

Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.

Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.

Credit: NPS Photo

Memorial's circle of diaspora.

Memorial's circle of diaspora.

Credit: NPS Photo

Exhibits within visitor center.

Exhibits within visitor center.

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Monday, Feb 16

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

High: 44.8°F | Low: 28.6°F

Humidity: 81%

Wind: 12.3 mph

Rain Chance: 75%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 06:48 AM

Sunset: 05:32 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (2%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 30.4°F

Cloud Cover: 75%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, Feb 17

Overcast

Overcast

High: 39.9°F | Low: 32.7°F

Humidity: 95%

Wind: 11 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.4

Sunrise: 06:47 AM

Sunset: 05:34 PM

Moon: New Moon (0%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 35°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Feb 18

Moderate rain

Moderate rain

High: 37.2°F | Low: 33.8°F

Humidity: 99%

Wind: 7.2 mph

Rain Chance: 88%

UV Index: 0.1

Sunrise: 06:46 AM

Sunset: 05:35 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (0%)

Visibility: 3 mi

Dew Point: 35.1°F

Cloud Cover: 88%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Caution Danger
Please exercise caution upon entering the visitor center at 290 Broadway, snow and ice has been falling from the roof.
Site Closure Due to Snowstorm
This park site will be closed on Wednesday, 2/10/2016 due to adverse weather conditions. Please revisit this website and park social media for updates regarding status and conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Delayed Opening of Park Site
On Friday, 3/6/2015, this park site will open at 11:00 a.m. due to snow-related conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Early Closure Friday Dec. 11
African Burial Ground National Monument will close at 2:00 PM on Friday December 11, 2015. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Early Closure
On New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31st, this park site will be closing at 3:15 PM as granted by the Secretary of the Interior. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Temporary Pause on Research and Donation Requests Information
Please be advised that due to staffing changes and the ongoing hiring freeze, there is a pause on research requests and donation considerations at all parks in the Manhattan Sites Unit until further notice. Please check this website and social media for updates.
27 December Kwanzaa Program Schedule Change Information
The African Naming Ceremony scheduled to occur at 2pm on December 27 will not be held. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Delayed Opening Due to Storm
There will be a delayed opening at African Burial Ground National Monument due to today's snowstorm, the site will open at *. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Early Closure
On Thursday, December 24th, this park site will be closing at 1:00 PM in compliance with the President's December 11, 2015 Executive Order. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Site Closure Due to Snowstorm Park Closure
This park site will be closed on Tuesday, 3/14/2017 due to an impending snowstorm. Please revisit this website and park social media for updates regarding status, conditions, and reopening of this site. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Telephone Outage at African Burial Ground Information
The park has been experiencing telephone difficulties. For the visitor center, general information, or to schedule a tour please call: (212) 238-4367.
African Burial Ground Outdoor Memorial Closure Information
2025The outdoor grounds at the African Burial Ground National Monument will be closed until further notice. The Visitor Center will remain open during regular hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Early Closure Fri. Dec. 9 Park Closure
African Burial Ground National Monument will close at 3:00 PM on Friday December 9, 2016. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thanksgiving Observance
African Burial Ground National Monument will be closed on Thursday November 26, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hurricane Preparedness
As we prepare for Hurricane Joaquin, parks in New York Harbor may cancel programs or close altogether. Before coming to the park in the next few days, please call first. Be smart, stay safe.
Ranger-led tours for the month of February
We have reached our capacity for ranger-led tours during the month of February. Please consider a self-guided tour, or join us for our events and performances taking place, throughout the month, in celebration of Black History Month.
Holiday Closure Information
All visitors please note that on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016, this park site will close at 3:45 PM. This park site will reopen on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 with our Kwanzaa celebration. Join us!
Weather Advisory for 1/6/2017 Caution
A winter weather advisory for 01/06/17 may result in delayed arrival of our staff. Please call ahead to confirm the site is open at the time you plan to arrive.
Outdoor Memorial Closed Indefinitely
The outdoor memorial at African Burial Ground is closed indefinitely due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Site Closure Park Closure
Due to maintenance to the lobby at African Burial Ground National Monument, the visitor center and outdoor memorial will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Memorial Fountains Information
The fountains of African Burial Ground National Monument's outdoor memorial will be closed for preventative maintenance June 22-29, 2016. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Closed Saturday January 23, 2016
Due to an approaching winter storm with predictions of unsafe conditions, African Burial Ground will be closed on Saturday, January 23, 2016. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For National Weather Service guidance click here

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Site Closure Due to Snowstorm
This park site will be closing at 1PM on Thursday, 3/5/2015 due to the snowstorm. Please revisit this website and park social media for updates on possible subsequent site closings due to snow conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Park Events

KWANZAA 2025

Kwanzaa is an annual, non-religious cultural holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1 by African Americans and Pan-Africans. Established in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, it's a seven-day celebration of Black culture, history, and community, drawing on African harvest festival traditions to promote unity and self-determination and to connect people of African descent with their heritage. The name originates from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits"

Date: Dec 26, 2025 12:00am to Dec 26, 2025 12:00am

Paid Event

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
African Burial Ground National Monument
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007

🏤 Mailing Address:
African Burial Ground NM
C/O Federal Hall National Memorial
New York, NY 10005

📞 Voice Phone: 2122384367

✉️ Email: african_burial_ground@nps.gov

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