African Burial Ground National Monument

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Open access.

Designation: National Monument. Listed as "African Burial Ground National Monument" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).

Established: 2006.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Open House New York 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · 290 Broadway at the entrance between Duane and Reade Street facing Broadway.

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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Visitor center

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 1 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Duane Street Hotel

History

Opened

2006

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened