Federal Hall National Memorial
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Federal Hall National Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- At Federal Hall
- Nearby city
- New York, NY
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About Federal Hall National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earliest offices of the Executive Branch.
1 current NPS alert
- Information: Sidewalk scaffolding at Federal Hall
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Federal Hall National Memorial page on nps.gov
Operating Hours
Hours of Operation
Federal Hall is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor entrance is at 15 Pine St.
- 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 Federal Hall National Memorial
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 Federal Hall National Memorial Tours and Ranger Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
