African Burial Ground National Monument
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African Burial Ground at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main African Burial Ground highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- New York, NY
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About 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. 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.
1 current NPS alert
- Park Closure: 11/8/2026 Closure of Visitor Center and Outdoor Memorial
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official African Burial Ground National Monument page on nps.gov
Operating Hours
INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
OUTDOOR MEMORIAL
OUTDOOR MEMORIAL
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Common questions
Planning African Burial Ground National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including African Burial Ground National Monument Tours and Guided Education Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
