National Monument
African Burial Ground National Monument
The African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It serves to protect and honor the historic role that slavery played in shaping New York's development.
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African Burial Ground Memorial
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INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
OUTDOOR MEMORIAL
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |