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African Burial Ground National Monument

Civic Center45 minuteshistorynps

The African Burial Ground National Monument commemorates the lives of the over 15,000 free and enslaved Africans who were buried in a 6.6-acre cemetery in lower Manhattan from the late 17th to mid-18th centuries, rediscovered in 1991 during construction of a federal building. The monument honors the essential contributions of Africans to the creation of New York City and the broader colonial enterprise.

Permanent Collection

The visitor center presents exhibitions on the archaeology of the burial ground, the history of the African community in colonial New York, and the political and social significance of the site's rediscovery and designation as a national monument. The outdoor memorial features the Ancestral Libation Court and the Ancestral Chamber.

Collection Highlights

Ancestral Libation Court outdoor memorialExhibitions on colonial African New York historyArchaeological findings from the burial siteTestimonies of the African Burial Ground movement
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Hours & Admission

Hours

Monday9am – 5pm
Tuesday9am – 5pm
Wednesday9am – 5pm
ThursdayToday9am – 5pm
Friday9am – 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Visitor center open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Outdoor memorial accessible daily.

Admission

Free Admission

Free admission. Part of the National Park Service.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 to Fulton St; 1 to Chambers St

Plan Your Visit

290 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007

Get DirectionsMuseum Website

Call: +1-212-637-2019

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