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.
About under an hour from New York by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Off Peak Hours | Daily · 7:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Peak Hours | Varies by day ▾
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When to go
June draws the most visits here and February the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center contains interactive exhibits about the Stonewall uprising and LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, as well as informational videos and space for reflection.
Explore
Things to do
- Be a Junior Ranger at Stonewall National Monument10-100 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at Stonewall National Monument
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Stonewall National Monument Walking Tour10/1702:00 PM · runs through Nov 7 · freeMeet us in the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (51 Christopher Street) at 2 PM! No need to sign-up or register.
News
- National Park Service Selects Amy Sebring to Lead Manhattan Sites ↗2026-06-10
The National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Weather & climate
New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.
Questions people ask
Does Stonewall charge an entrance fee?
No. Stonewall is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Stonewall?
Standard hours are 7:00AM - 5:00PM, every day.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Stonewall?
298,077 recreation visits in 2025, number 151 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Stonewall?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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