Stonewall National Monument
National Monument ยท New York
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U.S. National Monument in Manhattan, New York
Stonewall National Monument is a 7.7-acre (3.1ย ha) U.S. national monument in the West Village neighborhood of Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The designated area includes the Stonewall Inn, the 0.19-acre Christopher Park, and nearby streets including Christopher Street, the site of the Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969, widely regarded as the start of the modern LGBTQ rights movement in the United States.
About Stonewall National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
Activities
Operating Hours
Off Peak Hours
Off peak operation occurs November - April, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 5 pm. Holidays and poor weather can be affect these hours.
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| 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM |
Peak Hours
Peak operation occurs May - October, with the park opening and closing daily from 7 am - 8 pm. Holidays and poor weather can affect these hours.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 7:00AM - 8:00AM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM | 7:00AM - 8:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Stonewall National Monument?
Stonewall National Monument is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Stonewall National Monument?
Popular activities at Stonewall National Monument include: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits.
What is the weather like at Stonewall National Monument?
New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.
How do I get to Stonewall National Monument?
Christopher Park is bounded by Christopher, Grove, and West Fourth Streets. By subway, take the Broadway 1 Line - 7th Avenue local to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square Station; or via the 7th Avenue bus line on the M8 or M20. From Jersey City, take the Holland Tunnel to Ericsson Pl, via exit 3, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street. From Brooklyn take the Manhattan Bridge to Canal Street, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.
Directions
Christopher Park is bounded by Christopher, Grove, and West Fourth Streets. By subway, take the Broadway 1 Line - 7th Avenue local to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square Station; or via the 7th Avenue bus line on the M8 or M20. From Jersey City, take the Holland Tunnel to Ericsson Pl, via exit 3, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street. From Brooklyn take the Manhattan Bridge to Canal Street, then take the Avenue of the Americas north to Christopher Street.
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