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Green-Wood Cemetery

Cemetery and Historic and Protected Site

Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn

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Green-Wood Cemetery

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The experts at Time Out New York and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
"addition to thousands of graves"(5 Tips)
"Guess who the statue of Minerva is saluting from Battle Hill?"(4 Tips)
"looking for basquiat's grave?"(3 Tips)
"main entrance on 5th Avenue"(2 Tips)

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eric bornemannOctober 30, 2020
One of the most amazing cemeteries. Fantastic history and amazing Victorian stone architecture in the mausoleums. Great place to walk around on a crisp fall day.
Adam MNovember 9, 2018
I went for a special night time event which was fantastic! it always happens around Halloween time so keep an eye out for tickets. it gets crowded so avoid the catacombs and check them out another day
Rally by EventbriteOctober 20, 2016
In addition to thousands of graves, Green-Wood Cemetery is also home to tons of morbid yet peaceful foliage scenes deep in the heart of Brooklyn. Read more
Mary OAugust 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Despite what you may think, this place has an incredible history. It also has beautiful, well maintained grounds. Their events are often worth the expense.
Autumn RayneAugust 16, 2015
as one of the largest cemeteries in the city and tree covered drives. nice place to take a walk through. they also do tours for the several famous individuals buried here. worth a look
Jon SteinbackApril 27, 2015
looking for basquiat's grave? it's in lot 44603, on the left side of the line of small markers.
Will SchollNovember 20, 2015
You can cover a lot more area if you drive in and cruise around. Park somewhere in the center and venture out on foot.
Theresa RoldanMay 22, 2016
It's beautiful. Great place to roam around, but you can't jog...apparently. I guess that makes sense
Nate FolkertMay 9, 2015
Been here 100+ times
visit in the late spring when the flowers are in bloom
Christina ChinJune 28, 2024
Beautiful cemetery, went for a screening at night, kinda spooky? But i think place does alot of events, so not just a place to visit the dead
amNewYorkJuly 21, 2013
Historian Jim Mackin calls it “a treasure of nature with champion trees, four ponds, the highest point in Brooklyn and a large colony of monk parakeets that live in the spires of its entrance gates.”
aJanuary 13, 2017
An amazing, quiet walk with great views. Try to catch some high ground.
Kirill KukuruzaJune 5, 2016
Very beautiful and historical cemetery.
Untapped CitiesJanuary 17, 2014
Across the street from the cemetery, there is a small abandoned greenhouse from 1895. Check out this Victorian treasure before the restoration process begins! Read more
Urban OysterNovember 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Look up at the gatehouse at the main entrance on 5th Ave. A colony of Quaker Parrots, exotic transplants from South America, live in giant nests atop the spires.
Green-Wood CemeteryApril 23, 2012
Pick up a free map of Green-Wood at our guard booth (inside our Gothic Arch) at 25th St/5th Ave, main office and guard booth at 34th St/4th Ave and are available at our other 2 entrances on weekends.
Amy WhitneyAugust 18, 2016
Great views of downtown - if your heading to the gowanus and redhook I would recommend popping in.
Kerri ReganOctober 14, 2012
A must-visit for musical theater fans.Leonard Bernstein and Fred Ebb are buried here, along with many other artists, actors and musicians.
Sarah CoulterDecember 31, 2013
Great views of the city as you walk down toward the 25th St exit. Resident stork at the urn building was a nice surprise.
Andrea D.April 4, 2015
Be sure to pick up a map to navigate the plots of famous people. Beautiful views and a great walk
Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011
Green-Wood Cemetery is the home to some of the city’s most famous deceased residents (DeWitt Clinton!). The cemetery also hosts events, like book readings and gothic tea parties. Read more
VivianMay 30, 2019
What a place to watch the sunset.
Brennan MarieNovember 1, 2016
make sure to arrive before 4 if you need to use the database to look up a plot.
Amanda GJuly 6, 2012
There is a restroom in the chapel close to the 25th st entrance, right by the lake. The chapel is also lovely, but may be in use for services.
TraciMarch 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Pick up the maps at the main entrance on 5th Avenue to find some of the most unique and famous spots in the cemetery!
Claudia FilthOctober 31, 2015
Sign up to their email newsletter to get an early heads up for some of their amazing events.
Nate FolkertDecember 28, 2014
Been here 100+ times
bathrooms in the gatehouse on the east side of the fort hamilton parkway entrance
Nate FolkertDecember 28, 2014
Been here 100+ times
animal sculptures in front of the tomb of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA
Carmen NApril 1, 2016
Beautiful grounds, great for a meandering walk by the monuments.
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 31, 2013
Popular tourist attraction in the 1850s; most famous New Yorkers who died during the second half of the nineteenth century buried here
Bogdan SeredyakNovember 13, 2014
Bill the Butcher - the grave is number 48 and 49, F/G 6(v)
Alyssa Hope ByrdJune 7, 2010
A beautiful cemetery to take a stroll through. Jean-Michel Basquiat, John La Farge, Henry Steinway, and many other notable people are buried here. Read more
Time Out New YorkSeptember 10, 2010
Visit the graves of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein and Mae West; and check out the 1911 chapel designed by the same firm behind Grand Central Terminal.
DoraJuly 23, 2010
Visit the Statue of Minerva – she stands on the highest point in Brooklyn and looks across the harbor at another tall lady, the Statue of Liberty. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Angela BernardosApril 11, 2013
Beautiful Place! but they should indicate which doors are alwalys open and which ones closes sometimes :)
Afi Yellow-DukeJune 21, 2015
Great place for a walk with wonderful views of Brooklyn
Green-Wood CemeteryApril 23, 2012
While you are visiting Green-Wood, why not become a fan too! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicgreenwood
Green-Wood CemeteryJuly 20, 2012
Did you know we now have our own app "Green-Wood Discover"? Go to our website, http://www.green-wood.com/ , to find out more info. It's a great way to explore Green-Wood!
Nate FolkertJanuary 4, 2015
Been here 100+ times
fort hamilton entrance is open on the weekends
NYIPJune 8, 2011
Lots of macabre, historic beauty to photograph here. Find the statue of Minerva for sweeping views of the harbor and islands. Read more
JC Martinez-SifreOctober 4, 2011
Best spot to meditate for the harcore Buddhist: "The Bishop Tree" @40.656515,-73.994125
SusanNovember 8, 2015
Marge Raymond is a great tour guide!!
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010
This cemetery opened in 1838 and has approximately 600,000 graves spread out over 478 acres. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
angularismAugust 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
favorite bathroom in all of nyc is in the chapel - all marble. great place to do your thing+acoustics for singing are amazing.
DSquirrelySeptember 13, 2014
Setting up the stages for tonight's show.
Green-Wood CemeteryJune 10, 2010
Did you know the Cemetery is 478 acres and over 5 miles in circumference? Come take a walk on the grounds today. Wear comfy shoes!
Nick EhleJune 18, 2013
Great meeting place for a secret society and / or dead people.
Melissa LonsdaleOctober 22, 2015
Beautiful and peaceful place to sit
Robin FullerJanuary 28, 2012
Grab sandwiches from the Subway at 5th and 37th for an easy scenic picnic!
Giosue CarrOctober 16, 2010
Leonard Bernstein's simple but beautiful resting place is here just steps from Battle Hill and the statue of Minerva saluting Lady Liberty.

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