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Q: What is the history of Green-Wood Cemetery?

Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery was founded nearly two centuries ago, in 1838, and at the time, it was one of the first rural cemeteries in the country. Today, it remains an active cemetery—it is home to some 570,000 gravesites—and is considered one of the borough’s most notable cultural landmarks.

Q: What are the visiting hours and admission fees for Green-Wood Cemetery?

Green-Wood Cemetery is free for all to visit. The Brooklyn landmark is open 365 days a year. Visiting hours vary slightly depending on the season and the entrance gate used, but are generally from early in the morning to early evening. Be sure to research its online calendar for exact timings.

Q: Where is Green-Wood Cemetery located, and how do I get there?

Green-Wood Cemetery is located in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Heights neighborhood. To get there using public transportation, take the D, N, or R subway trains to 36 St, or the R subway train to 25 St, which is located just moments from the cemetery’s main entrance (instantly recognizable for its grand Gothic Revival gate).

Q: Who are some notable individuals buried in Green-Wood Cemetery?

There are a number of notable individuals buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, including the 20th-century neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, 19th-century sculptor Emma Stebbins, early basketball star Jim Creighton, United States Representative Horace Greeley, the artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, the toy store founder F.A.O. Schwarz, and many more.

Q: Are there any specific rules or regulations visitors should be aware of?

Yes, Green-Wood Cemetery has rules and regulations that visitors should be aware of. Recreational activities such as running, picnics (except in designated areas), and riding bicycles, scooters, and rollerblades are prohibited in the cemetery, as are pets. Personal photography is permitted, but drones or formal photoshoots are not. Above all, be respectful of other visitors, including mourners.

Q: Does Green-Wood Cemetery host any special events or programs?

Yes, Green-Wood Cemetery hosts an array of special events and programs. It offers a range of guided tours, including trolley bus tours, historical tours, and even after-dark moonlight tours. Birding walks are a popular activity in the cemetery, and it also hosts conversations with death doulas and other events focused on grief and loss.

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Know before you go

Green-Wood is a must for American history buffs and those wanting to escape Manhattan’s bustle.
Wear comfortable shoes: The cemetery is vast.
Allow about two hours to see the key graves and absorb the nature and views.
Free cemetery maps and restrooms are available at the main entrance.
The cemetery’s pathways are largely wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, although some are narrow and steep.

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