General Grant National Memorial
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General Grant National Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Historic grounds and interpretive exhibits at General Grant National Memorial
- Nearby city
- New York, NY
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About General Grant National Memorial
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.
1 current NPS alert
- Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official General Grant National Memorial page on nps.gov
Operating Hours
Mausoleum (Tomb)
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.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning General Grant 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 General Grant National Memorial Tours and Mausoleum Self-Guided Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
