National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument is a National Monument in New York. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

New York National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

African Burial Ground Memorial
African Burial Ground Memorial · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for African Burial Ground.

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

Contact and directions

Phone
2122384373
Email
[email protected]
Address
African Burial Ground National Monument, New York, NY 10007
Coordinates
40.7145, -74.0045· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center—2122384367Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/afbg/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.