African Burial Ground National Monument

Due to maintenance to the building at the African Burial Ground National Monument, the visitor center and outdoor memorial will be closed on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.

On January 25, 2026, African Burial Ground National Monument will be closed due to inclement weather. The site will reopen on Wednesday, January 28th for normal operations.

Due to maintenance to the lobby at African Burial Ground National Monument, the visitor center and outdoor memorial will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

We may be snowed in here downtown at the African Burial Ground National Monument, but we are still open!

Feel free to come by Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for Kwanzaa at the African Burial Ground

Celebrate culture, community, and heritage with us in person on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The program will feature:
- African Traditional Ceremony
- A Libation Honoring the Ancestors
- African Drumming Throughout the Event
- Dance Performances
- Live Music

Location: African Burial Ground National Monument

Image Credit: NPS/AFBG

We are back! African Burial Ground National Monument is happy to announce that we are open once again and this time with new hours of operations. The site will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To enter the visitor center, enter through the Ted Weiss Building entrance located on the corner of Duane Street and Broadway. Once you pass through security, follow signs directing you towards the visitor center.

Be sure to chat with our rangers and volunteers staffing the site to learn about the story of the African Burial Ground National Monument. Thanks for your patience these last few weeks, we look forward to seeing you at the site!

During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:

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The African Burial Ground Outdoor Memorial is Now Open!

We are pleased to share that the African Burial Ground Outdoor Memorial is now open to the public!

Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM to explore this historic site and honor the legacy of the Ancestors at the monument.
We can’t wait to welcome you!

The Visitor Center & Outdoor Memorial will be closed on Saturday June 14, 2025. The Visitor Center will reopen on his regular schedule June 17. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause on your visit to the site.

The outdoor grounds at the African Burial Ground National Monument will be closed until further notice. The Visitor Center will remain open during regular hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit to the memorial.