Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.
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General Grant National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S.
- LocationNew York, NY
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now76°F Overcast
- Alerts 1 active alert
Overview
Topics
- Architecture and Building
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Civil War
- Mexican War
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
- Reconstruction
- Wars and Conflicts
Alerts (1)
CautionLower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions Access to the lower crypt area of the Mausoleum is subject to closure during wet and or low light conditions in the late… Read more
Access to the lower crypt area of the Mausoleum is subject to closure during wet and or low light conditions in the late afternoon. The main floor and the two reliquary rooms remain open during these conditions.
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
Find tours, tickets, visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Tours & Tickets
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General Grant National Memorial Tours
Ticket Facility
"Let Us Have Peace." The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov Riverside Drive and W. 122nd Street, New York, NY (646) 670-7251
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"Let Us Have Peace." The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.
Visitor Centers
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General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion
Visitor Center
Located west of the mausoleum across the southbound lane of Riverside Drive, the visitor center provides a bookstore/gift shop, information desk staffed by a park…
495 Riverside Dr., New York, NY (646) 670-7251 Directions
Details
Located west of the mausoleum across the southbound lane of Riverside Drive, the visitor center provides a bookstore/gift shop, information desk staffed by a park ranger, interpretive exhibits and a 22-minute park film about Ulysses S. Grant and the mausoleum. The overlook pavilion offers a view of the surrounding Riverside Park and the Hudson River. The structure was originally a comfort station built in 1910 and was renovated to become the visitor center in 2011.
Other Visitor Services
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Mausoleum
Facility
The Mausoleum is open Wednesday - Sunday during the following times: 10 am - 11 am 12 pm - 1 pm 2 pm - 3 pm 4 pm - 5pm *The Mausoleum building will be closed to the…
Details
The Mausoleum is open Wednesday - Sunday during the following times: 10 am - 11 am 12 pm - 1 pm 2 pm - 3 pm 4 pm - 5pm *The Mausoleum building will be closed to the public during all other hours.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Mausoleum (Tomb)
Hours details
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Mausoleum (Tomb)Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The interior of the Mausoleum is where visitors can see the last resting place of Ulysses and Julia Grant. Rangers are present during opening hours to provide information and answer questions. Check our Operating Hours & Seasons website page for any alerts or updates regarding current operations.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
76°F
Overcast · feels like 76°
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Today
76° 62°
Overcast19% rain
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Tomorrow
85° 65°
Overcast64% rain
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Saturday
73° 61°
Overcast6% rain
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Contact the park
Photos
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The Overlook Pavilion is great place to check out the scenery. Beneath the overlook is the park's visitor center. — NPS / D. Stanko -
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Getting There
New York, NY 10027
General Grant National Memorial is located in Riverside Park, on the upper west-side of Manhattan. The entrance to the mausoleum is between north-bound and south-bound Riverside Drive, near the intersection of West 122nd Street.
Full directions
The visitor center is located to the west, across south-bound Riverside Drive. Street parking is available but can be very hard to find. The area is well-served with both bus and subway, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York (http://www.mta.info/).
Mailing address: 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
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