Come visit the final resting place of General and President Ulysses S. Grant, and his wife, Julia D. Grant.Admission to the site is free of charge. Reservations are not required. Pets and firearms are not allowed inside General Grant National Memorial.
In the months of December, January, February, and March, the mausoleum at Grant's Tomb National Monument will be accessed via self-guided tours daily at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Each period will last a half hour. The visitor center will be accessible continuously from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, where visitors can see the park film, use restrooms, view exhibits, purchase merchandise, and speak with rangers.
The memorial represents gratitude for the Civil War hero who helped preserve the union.
Architecturally, it exemplifies the mixture of classical forms and motifs, on a massive scale, that characterized turn-of-the-century architecture. Interior mosaics and sculptures reflect the desire, on the part of the Grant Monument Association and the National Park Service, to embellish the tomb with artistic pieces commemorating General Grant.
Today, you may experience General Grant National Memorial by visiting the original Mausoleum and then learn more about the story and legacy of Ulysses S Grant at the nearby visitor center and overlook pavilion across the street to the west. See the following to Plan Your Visit. |
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Last updated: December 11, 2025