National Monuments · New York
Stonewall National Monument
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Introduction
Background: 1
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.
Geography
Places to explore
Things to Do Get the most out of your visit: 4
Welcome to Stonewall National Monument! Stonewall NM preserves the history of the Stonewall Uprisings, which marks the catalyst for the advancement of civil rights in the United States.
The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center opened on June 28, 2024. NPS Photo Visitor Center Hours The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, please see the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center website. Christopher Park Hours Christopher Park is open all year, though its hours vary seasonally. May 1 - October 30 7 AM - 8 PM November 1 - April 30 7 AM - 5 PM Ranger Programs For information regarding our programming offerings, please check our park calendar . Reservations Reservations for most ranger programs are not required, except for educational programming. Educational Program Offerings If you are interested in learning more about the educational program offerings at Stonewall National Monument, please visit our education page . Fees and Passes The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center and the National Monument itself are fee-free and do not require a pass to visit. We do not sell any form of park passes at Stonewall National Monument. Accessibility Christopher Park is paved with brick. The main entrance is on Fourth Street and is wheelchair accessible. The Visitor Center is also wheelchair accessible.
For other questions on accessibility, please email us . Directions and Transportation Stonewall National Monument and the Visitor Center are located on Christopher Street, between 7th Avenue and Waverly Place. View a map of Stonewall NAtional Monument here .
To get here using the Subway, you can: Take the 1 and get off at the Christopher Street-Sheridan Square stop Take the A, C, E, B, D, F or M and get off at the W4 St-Washington Square stop If you are driving, there is limited street parking in the neighborhoods surrounding the Stonewall.
Christopher Park is paved with brick. The main entrance is on Fourth Street and is wheelchair accessible. The Visitor Center is also wheelchair accessible. For other questions on accessibility, please email us .
Stonewall National Monument and the Visitor Center are located on Christopher Street, between 7th Avenue and Waverly Place. View a map of Stonewall NAtional Monument here . To get here using the Subway, you can:
The descriptions help tell the story but these photographs and descriptions can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter where you are.
Now you can become a Stonewall National Monument Junior Ranger from anywhere! Click here to access the booklet and get your badge.
Download this map to explore the LGB history of Stonewall National Monument and Greenwich Village!
Check out our video series about the history of the Stonewall uprising, the LGB rights movement and Stonewall NM today!
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Recreation visits · National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics. Open source ↗
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