African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground Memorial
African Burial Ground Memorial
Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.
Entrance to the African Burial Ground National Monument visitor center.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Exhibits within visitor center.
Exhibits within visitor center.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Monument
Park State / Territory MembershipNew York
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: New York. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

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

Activities

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

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.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressAfrican Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, New York, NY, 10007

Topics & Themes

African American HeritageArcheologyBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteColonization and SettlementEnslavementMonuments and MemorialsSocial MovementsUrban AmericaWomen's History

Visitor Centers

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

The visitor center is located at 290 Broadway, mid-block on Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets. It contains a self-guided museum, a theater that plays…

Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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