Castle Clinton National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 212-329-9979
- Address
- Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
About Castle Clinton
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers—and today continues to greet millions of visitors to New York Harbor.
Hours
Castle Clinton
Castle Clinton is open daily except Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day.
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Closed Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov 26: Closed
- Closed Christmas Holiday, Dec 25: Closed
Getting there
Castle Clinton is located in historic Battery Park. It is only directly accessible by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair. You cannot drive directly to the site. Local parking is nearly impossible to find and expensive. All public transportation options are located outside of Battery Park.
Weather
Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Castle Clinton ↗