General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial is a national memorial run by the National Park Service in New York.

In the park service’s words

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• General Grant National Memorial Park Film (22 Minutes): Watch the 22-minute park film that highlights Grant's life and accomplishments.
• Interpretive Exhibits: Contains a permanent exhibit gallery addressing some of the major events in Ulysses S. Grant's life, and this history of the mausoleum.
• General Grant National Memorial Junior Ranger Program (20 to 60 Minutes): Participate in the Junior Ranger program at General Grant National Memorial, and learn about General Grant, his final resting place, and the National Park Service.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM. The interior of the Mausoleum is where visitors can see the last resting place of Ulysses and Julia Grant. Rangers are present during opening hours to provide information and answer questions. Check our Operating Hours & Seasons website page for any alerts or updates regarding current operations.

Getting there

General Grant National Memorial is located in Riverside Park, on the upper west-side of Manhattan. The entrance to the mausoleum is between north-bound and south-bound Riverside Drive, near the intersection of West 122nd Street. The visitor center is located to the west, across south-bound Riverside Drive. Street parking is available but can be very hard to find. The area is well-served with both bus and subway, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York (http://www.mta.info/).

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• [General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion](): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM. During the peak season, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please check the Operating Hours & Seasons and News Releases page for any updates.

Weather

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From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 282 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: General Grant National Memorial (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.