Federal Hall National Memorial

“Large crowd inside the rotunda of Federal Hall National Memorial”
Thousands of visitors each year visit Federal Hall National Memorial
Three people in reenactment clothing hold instruments in front of a stone building and giant statue.
Commemoration of the 232th Anniversary of Evacuation Day, the end of the Revolution and the withdrawal of British troops.
A stone, Grecian-style building, with columns and a statue in the front.
Federal Hall National Memorial at night
Five men dressed in Revolutionary War outfits play fife and drums
Old Barracks Fifes and Drums in lower Manhattan, Federal Hall
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Memorial
Park State / Territory MembershipNew York
Current Alerts1
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do1

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

Federal Hall is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor entrance is at 15 Pine St.

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 ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShopping

Current Alerts

Sidewalk scaffolding at Federal Hall

Protective sidewalk scaffolding has been erected around the building as a safety precaution.

Getting There

The main entrance of Federal Hall is located at 15 Pine Street, near the corner of Nassau and Pine Street in Manhattan's Financial District. The rear entrance, which is wheelchair accessible, is located at 15 Pine Street, near the intersection of Pine Street and Nassau Street. It is highly recommended that all visitors use mass transit when traveling to Federal Hall.

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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 Address15 Pine Street, New York, NY, 10005

Topics & Themes

Architecture and BuildingAmerican RevolutionCommerceMilitaryMonuments and MemorialsPresidentsWars and Conflicts

Things To Do

At Federal Hall

At Federal Hall

Federal Hall has a long and varied history that is almost as old as New York City itself! There are…

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Visitor entrance at 15 Pine Street.

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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