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African Burial Ground National Monument

9.5 • Monument
🕊️ Peaceful
🏛️ Museums
🏛️ Historical Sites
🤔 Interesting
🕊️ Meditation Spot
🎥 Movies
🏞️ Outdoor Space
🏞️ Parks
🧭 Guided Tours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid Friendly
🗿 Sculpture
🤫 Quiet
🧘 Spiritual
☀️ Outdoor Seating
📸 Tourist
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Outdoor memorial features a central sculpture symbolizing resilience and strength, surrounded by beautiful grounds and etched marble art. Atmosphere is powerful and reverent, inviting reflection on the lives of enslaved and free Africans buried beneath. Guided tours and an informative museum provide deep historical context and emotional connection.
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People are saying

"The monument's history really moved me."

"I loved that the museum entrance was free."

Good to know

1

The entrance to the monument is free.

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Appointments are required to see the inside exhibit.

3

The museum is free to enter.

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African Burial Ground National Monument
9.5
290 Broadway, New York, New York, United States
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