African Burial Ground National Monument

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

Parks, Historic Sites

Closed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM See Hours

290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, United States

+1 2122-384-367

The African Burial Ground National Monument is a significant historical site located in Manhattan, New York. It stands as a tribute to the culture and heritage of Africans who were brought to the New World. The monument features a powerful and fascinating story that is often overlooked, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area. The National Park Service attendants provide helpful information and the presentation is well done, offering visitors a chance to learn about this important piece of history. With a focus on education and preservation, the monument offers free entrance and a small documentary that provides further insight into the site's significance. The African Burial Ground National Monument is a place of rich history and cultural significance, inviting visitors to explore and learn about an often overlooked part of their heritage.

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H pratt

March 22, 2024

Beautiful monument dedicated to the culture of the Africans who came to the New World. There's a nice exhbit on the building next to the monument itself facing Broadway. The rangers are very nice too. They let us in even though they were closing in 5 minutes. Free entrance

Todd yamamoto

March 22, 2024

Absolutely worth a visit if you were ever around the area. Cost nothing to enter and the staff there was super friendly. It’s a part of history that’s not taught in schools and often overlooked. There’s also a short documentary playing inside a small room at the front entrance.

Clifford moran

March 22, 2024

Easy to overlook this place with a powerful and fascinating story while you are in the city but take the time to stop by and learn a piece of our history. The NPS attendants were helpful and the presentation was very well done, especially as much of the story is in the history of the site being rediscovered in the 1990s and the public response. Doesn't take long at all to go through the museum and monument but well worth the time even with all the cool stuff in NYC.

Josh click

March 22, 2024

What an incredible place right in Manhattan. Such rich history. So glad I went and you should too.

Jim siterlet

March 22, 2024

This is a National Park that everyone needs to visit. It tells a story that we all need to hear, appreciate and learn from so we may continue to be better. History is not always something to be proud of, but it is something we can grow from. This is a place where the forgotten are remembered and honored for all they did... for all they were... as they always should have been. It is a place that reveals the great strength of the enslaved to retain their humanity and love for one another. I was blessed for my visit and hope others will visit and learn all the lessons this place has to share.

Wei chen

March 22, 2024

The African Burial Ground is a must see in Lower Manhattan! A very powerful & educational stop that should be added into the school curriculum. This is American History!

Happi

March 22, 2024

Solemn place to mark the resting place of the loved ones of those that built Manhattan. The museum, which is just around the corner is amazing and has exhibits worth exploring. The park movie is 20 mins long and tells the story of those that are buried here as well as what happened to their remains once discovered.