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National Parks of New York Harbor

National Park Service site · New York

These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history!

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  • LocationNew York, NY
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Weather now71°F Overcast
  • Alerts No active alerts

We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through the National Parks of New York Harbor reflect the richness and diversity of our heritage.

Topics
  • African American Heritage
  • American Revolution
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Archeology
  • Architecture and Building
  • Arts
  • Battlefields
  • Birthplace
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  • Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
  • Civil Rights
  • Civil War
  • Coastal Defenses
  • Coasts, Islands and Atolls
  • Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Enslavement
  • Explorers and Expeditions
  • Forts
  • Great Depression
  • Hispanic American Heritage
  • Immigration
  • Industry
  • Infantry and Militia
  • Laborer and Worker
  • LGB American Heritage
  • Maritime
  • Maritime - Military
  • Migrant Workers
  • Military
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Music
  • Oceans
  • Presidents
  • Social Movements
  • Urban America
  • US Army
  • US Marines
  • US Navy
  • War of 1812
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Westward Expansion
General Grant National Memorial at dusk in midwinter
The largest mausoleum in North America pays tribute to Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, who is entombed here with his wife Julia. — NPS photo

Things to Do

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM · National Parks of New York Harbor Hours of Operation

Hours by area (2)
  • National Parks of New York Harbor Hours of OperationDaily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    There are twelve national parks in New York Harbor. Each park, and elements within those parks, may have different hours. Please be sure to check out the individual park webpages to learn more about operating hours for specific parks and park areas.

    Monday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
  • African Burial Ground Standard HoursToday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    African Burial Ground has different standard operating hours than the National Parks of New York Harbor. African Burial Ground is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

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Weather & conditions

71°F
Overcast · feels like 67°
  • Today 71° 59°
    Overcast
    10% rain
  • Tomorrow 65° 61°
    Overcast
    87% rain
  • Monday 74° 58°
    Patchy rain nearby
    36% rain

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Photos

  • Battery Weed, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
    Gateway National Recreation Area covers two states and three New York City boroughs. Several of its sites are former military bases, such as Fort Wadsworth. — NPS photo
  • Statue of Liberty looking ahead
  • African Burial Ground National Monument

Getting There

26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

For specific directions to each of the twelve national parks in New York Harbor please check their webpages. To get to our offices at Federal Hall National Memorial, please use the rear entrance located at 15 Pine Street, near the intersection of Pine Street and Nassau Street.

Full directions

This entrance is wheelchair accessible. The main entrance of Federal Hall located at 26 Wall Street is closed due to construction. it is highly recommended that all visitors use mass transit when traveling in NYC.

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Mailing address: 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

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