When is Castle Clinton National Monument open?
Every day, 8 AM–5 PM.
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Castle Clinton National Monument
- 4.421k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
A compact historic fort and national monument on the Battery waterfront, Castle Clinton offers immersive views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Expect well-preserved masonry, interpretive exhibits, and a calm, open-air atmosphere ideal for photography and casual exploration. Visit for quick historical context, scenic waterfront vistas, and family-friendly strolling near Battery Park.
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When is the best time to visit Castle Clinton National Monument?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Where is Castle Clinton National Monument?
New York, NY 10004.
Right now · 2:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 5 pm
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- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–5 PM
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- 8 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Castle Clinton National Monument
- 2 Bowling Green · 5 min
- 3 Statue of Liberty Lookout · 5 min
- 4 Museum of Jewish Heritage · 6 min
- 5 London & Martin Co. · 6 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 21k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Casual
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Whitehall
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Bowling GreenPark · 5 min walk
Statue of Liberty LookoutViewpoint · 5 min walk
Museum of Jewish HeritageMuseum · 6 min walkGood nowLondon & Martin Co.Cocktail bar · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time