Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

A small but meaningful place. It’s just one small room, so it’s not necessarily worth a special trip — but if you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth stopping by. You’ll get a glimpse into LGBTQ+ history and the everyday challenges queer people face. Visitors can read anonymous journals left by others and get a touching, honest look into the realities of their lives.

Beautiful addition to the Stonewall National Monument. Interpretive displays about the Stonewall Inn, the uprising, and the movement to follow. A jukebox filled with queer anthems. NPS passport stamps, maps, and a ranger on staff to answer any questions. Gift shop with Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center merch, it would be nice to see them add the Stonewall collection from America’s National Parks someday. Free.

A friendly place with historical significance. The visitor notes are courageous and touching, but the whole place it much smaller and less informative than I thought.

I have a lot of mixed feelings about the space. On one hand, it had a lot of good information about the Stonewall Riots and the resulting Gay Liberation Movement and further activism throughout the years. The staff were knowledgeable and I heard them giving further information to various visitors as I was there. However, almost half of the entry space is taken up by corporate sponsorships. It's supposed to be a space celebrating the work that various Queer activists have done to allow for the liberty that many people enjoy today. It's supposed to be a space reminding the LGBTQ+ community and its allies of all the work that goes into fighting for our rights. Why is so much of the space taken up by literal golden shovels glorifying the corporations that donated to the space? Every other memorial/historic space I've been to have left their sponsorship information on plaques or signs so that the rest of the space can be filled with exhibits or information. It's honestly a bit shameful to walk into the space, greeted with a timeline of the Queer activism only to end up right in the middle of a room showcasing all the corporations that are willing to give people money now that supporting Queer people is profitable now. It's a nice place, I just think that it would be a much better monument if it didn't have a room dedicated to showcasing rainbow capitalism.

Beautiful use of this historic space. We had a lovely visit to the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. I was able to put an open invite out to my office in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. People kept coming up to me excited to share what they learned during their time exploring the space.

Great visitors center! If it’s open and you’re in the area you have to stop by🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Small visitor centre (about 15-30 minutes to complete). Liked the temporary exhibit where you can write queer stories!

A cute little sanctuary in nyc. Signage and an av room powered by qsc. Clean bathrooms and a gift shop. We went during booming pride 2024 and found it exceptionally peaceful.

A place to come and learn. Come with an open mind and leave your ideas outside. Yes thus is a small memorial but it should bring tears to your eyes. You can listen to a movie and a few stories. The admission is free and there is some merch to purchase. If you are in New York and are LGBTQIA or love someone come here. Small park across the street to also visit.

A small but well-maintained visitors center. The center itself was formerly the home to the original Stonewall Inn. Admission is free. The center features a brief timeline of the inn's history with a video exhibition and rotating exhibit maintained by local art students. The gift shop is located at the front desk and includes a few different items, like shirts, stickers and pins. I just wish this was a bit bigger or had more to offer! I felt like it presented pretty surface level information and was a bit too empty. I wish there were more artifacts to look at, outside of a good array of photos on the wall.

It's a poignant piece of history to visit the Stonewall National Monument. And now they have opened a Visitor Center at 51 Christopher St, Tuesday thru Sunday 10am-4pm (closed Monday). It's a nice clean air conditioned space with free admission that offers a space for rest and reflection with two gender neutral bathrooms available. This is a must visit for LGBTQIA+ folx, allies, history and park aficionados. A functioning vintage jukebox, same model to the original used here back in the day, is a wonderful addition! Ask the attendants at the front desk for a coin to use and choose your song to serenade the house. Let Aretha's R-E-S-P-E-C-T ring out! Also, don't leave without getting a stamped paper momento of your park's visit at the reception desk. It's the park's department seal with the date of your visit. Perfect for adding to your scrapbook.

This is a National Monument created in 2016 at a small park called Christopher Park in New York City's Greenwich Village. The monument sits across the street from The Stonewall Inn, the site of the Stonewall riots of 1969. The riots are regarded as the start of the modern LGBT rights movement in the U.S. There was no park ranger on hand when I stopped here because I came after hours. But there are photographs hanging on the fence that visually tell the story of the LGBTQ rights movement. There is also a statue of General Philip Henry Sheridan inside the park.

The first time my friend and I tried to stop by, the park was surrounded by police officers and what appeared to be media crews (unsurprising given it was Pride Week, but still sad). We dropped by again a few days later, and I thought there would be a Park Ranger on the premises to tell us a little bit more about the national memorial, but there weren't any. The space is nice, quiet, and serene but it quite small. There's limited seating, so depending on the day and time you come, you might have to just stroll by.

The place where Pride began. The small, but mighty, Stonewall National Memorial is hallowed ground for LGBTQ Americans in the heart of Greenwich Village. Take a moment to absorb and reflect on all the history of where you stand, then head into The Stonewall Inn to toast to those, on whose shoulders we stand, and never forget it.

Thanks to Vincent's review I saw this Yelp listing. He's correct about the address of the Memorial. It's not Wall Street. The name is Christopher Park. It's across from the famous Stonewall Inn. I've been to the memorial and the park many times. I always visit when I'm in the neighborhood. Over the years the statues were added. I've seen it improve at times and in disrepair at other times. If you're in the neighborhood it's a quiet place for reflection. If you're going to visit the historic Stonewall Inn you should stop by the Park. It's part of a package tourist location now. Have fun enjoying the beautiful sculptures.

I took a group of 25 high school students to the visitor center. Alexxis was an incredible guide. The tour was totally appropriate for high school students and Alexxis kept them all very engaged in her storytelling and questioning. The students spoke very highly of their experience. I'd take another group of students here without hesitation. Many many thanks to everyone who works there for accommodating us and making the experience special!

Went to SNM Visiting center. 53 Christopher Street next to Stonewall Inn in NYC. Brand new, and maybe that's the problem. Great concept, but very little to see. No books to buy, just displayed. Jukebox and some images on wall with quotes/dates. Short film about the visiting center. Tech to give audio history was wonky to work so no one was using it. Sadly, the only staff person at the desk could offer no history or information. Stonewall National Memorial Visiting Center is so necessary. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. Hopefully, it will be much better in the future.

At first I thought this was just a park and until I went close I realize this was the Stonewall National Memorial that promotes equality. This park is super small and is basically a walk in and out. There are a few interesting statues here that are painted in white. It is to promote inclusion and diversity. This memorial promotes LGBT rights movement in 1969.

National Treasure Christopher Park - An important part of history for the LGBT community, where it all began.

Just passed by this small park and saw an interesting statue in the park. My imagination, late night if the statue comes to life and actually moving and talking then in the morning people will see them in different action, lol. It was nice and peaceful in the park, kind of dark but if you come with friends it should be ok.

Beautiful. Gorgeous. Great Memorial in front of Stonewall Inn. Such powerful memory of history and all those before. People visiting are at peace, celebration and a place of remembrance. I am grateful to have visited. I am grateful I was part of the 50 year anniversary of Stone Wall. I am grateful I can visit a place of acceptance, and love.

A small greenspace but important part of history. The stonewall inn is just a few steps away. A space to remember to treat each other with respect.

It's not large and it's really not much visually, to be honest. But it commemorates a watershed moment in our nation's history. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, drop by if you're in the neighborhood.

It might be a small park in size, but the meaning behind it is very powerful. I was lucky to be able to see this during Pride 2019. There were pride flags everywhere, flowers blooming and someone was at the piano playing some music. I feel like this park is to help remind us we are all equal #LoveIsLove

The LGBT rights movement owes a lot to New York. Not least of which because of the historic event that took place here, to which this memorial is a testament.