Grant's Tomb
General Grant National Memorial
General Grant National Memorial, known as Grant's Tomb, is the largest mausoleum in North America and the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia, drawing over 90,000 visitors annually to its neoclassical granite structure along Riverside Drive. Completed in 1897, it was the largest public fundraising effort in U.S. history at the time, funded by 90,000 citizens.
Permanent Collection
The memorial presents exhibitions on Ulysses S. Grant's life as a Civil War general and 18th President, featuring military artifacts, personal memorabilia, and historic photographs. The magnificent domed rotunda houses the twin sarcophagi of Grant and his wife Julia.
Collection Highlights
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm |
| ThursdayToday | 9am – 5pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 5pm |
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission
Free Admission
Free admission. Part of the National Park Service.
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Getting There
1 to 116th St–Columbia University
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