Uptown Manhattan Trinity Cemetery & Mausoleum
Plan Your Visit
Address: 601 West 153rd Street, New York, NY 10022
The cemetery and mausoleum complex is open to visitors 9am–4pm every day, but may close for inclement weather.
The cemetery office, located near the intersection of W 153rd Street and Riverside Drive, is open 9am-4pm, Monday through Saturday.
Entrances
Main Entrance with Parking
This entrance is for those arriving by car. Free parking is available here during visitor hours. 601 West 153rd Street New York, NY 10032
Church of the Intercession Easterly Entrance (Audubon Gate)
Gate near: 550 West 155th Street New York, NY 10032
This entrance is only open Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-4pm for those arriving on foot and can be used to visit the easterly division of the cemetery nearest Church of the Intercession. To gain access to the easterly division at other times, inquire at the cemetery office.
Highlights
Visit the final resting places of many notable New Yorkers, including members of the prominent Astor family, the ornithologist John James Audubon, trailblazing businesswoman Eliza Jumel, and New York Mayor Edward I. Koch.
Examine numerous examples of 19th and early 20th century funerary sculpture and architecture.
See our rare heritage roses, among the last living varieties of their kind.
Learn about interment options.
About
From famous graves to restaurant faves, New York City landmarks to modern-day activist murals, spend a day taking in the sights and sounds — and hidden gems — of the vibrant neighborhood that American diplomat Henry Kissinger, Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda have all called home.
Trinity Church’s uptown cemetery is a serene urban green space for locals and tourists alike—a place to find sanctuary amid the bustle of the city. Located in Upper Manhattan on the border of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights, the cemetery is the final resting place of many notable New Yorkers, including politicians, artists, writers, architects, musicians, and many others from all walks of life.
Trinity purchased land for a cemetery on the Hudson River in 1842, when burials could no longer be performed in the downtown churchyards of St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church. The renowned architect James Renwick Jr. was selected to design the cemetery grounds. In 1871, the city decided to extend Broadway through the cemetery, splitting it into Easterly and Westerly Divisions.
As the only active community mausoleum on the island of Manhattan, Trinity’s Uptown Cemetery continues to offer families of all faiths a place for quiet reflection and remembrance.
Interment
Affordable above-ground interment and memorial options are currently available for people of all faiths. The beautiful grounds of the cemetery and the mausoleum offer a peaceful place to visit and honor loved ones who have passed. Check out our FAQ and learn more about interment options.
Heritage Roses
The cemetery is the center of New York City’s Heritage Rose District. Heritage roses are varieties that have been around for centuries but are now nearly extinct. Several of our plants are grown from cuttings of some of the last known shrubs in existence.
Notable Gravesites
Prior to the cemetery’s founding, the site witnessed some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Washington Heights during the American Revolutionary War. Several soldiers from that era are buried here and there is a marker honoring their legacy.
Just outside the Church of the Intercession, a former chapel of Trinity Church, is the burial site of John James Audubon, an ornithologist and author of the influential book, The Birds of America.
Two former New York City mayors, Fernando Wood and Edward Koch, were interred in the Easterly Division. Two passengers on the Titanic were also laid to rest there—John Jacob Astor IV, who died in the shipwreck, and his wife, Madeline Talmadge Force Astor, who survived and gave birth to a son four months later.
In the western half of the cemetery, you can visit the gravesite of Clement Clarke Moore, credited with shaping Americans’ image of Santa Claus with the poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” better known as “The Night Before Christmas.” Nearby is Eliza Jumel, whose business acumen helped her amass a fortune long before society recognized women’s right to self-agency. Jumel divorced former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr after he mismanaged her finances, hiring Alexander Hamilton’s second son to serve as her divorce lawyer.
In 1980, Trinity added a modern community mausoleum complex to the westernmost part of the cemetery, near Riverside Drive. The mausoleum is the resting place of many influential figures, among them National Book Award winner Ralph Ellison, the trendsetting wedding dress designer Amsale Aberra, and Law and Order star Jerry Orbach.
Come for a quiet moment of reflection— stay for the day. Here are a few of our favorite things to do, see, and eat in the neighborhood.
Nearby Attractions
A Short Walk from the Cemetery
Church of the Intercession
550 W 155th Street
Church of the Intercession, on the cemetery grounds, was designed in the Gothic Revival style by celebrated architect Bertram Goodhue. The church complex is a New York City landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Church of the Intercession was previously a chapel of Trinity Church.
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
Broadway between 155th and 156th Streets
This free museum, open Thursday through Sunday, features “works of art that originate from, or are directly related to, the countries wherein Spanish and Portuguese are or have been predominant spoken languages.” The complex is a National Historic Landmark.
Audubon Terrace, the museum’s courtyard, is open daily and features “El Cid,” a monumental bronze sculpture by artist Anna Hyatt Huntington, among other works.
Ralph Ellison Memorial
150th Street and Riverside Drive
This 2002 bronze sculpture by artist Elizabeth Catlett memorializes writer and longtime Riverside Drive resident Ralph Ellison, best known for the novel Invisible Man.
This public-art initiative draws attention to birds threatened by climate change with 115 commissioned murals scattered throughout Harlem and Washington Heights. New York City Audubon offers monthly tours, or you can take a self-guided tour using their printable or online maps.
Visitors can access this 12.9-mile paved path along the Hudson River from the Denny Farrell Greenway Bridge at 151st Street and Riverside Drive. This scenic trail passes through several New York City parks and offers views of the city skyline, seasonal foliage, the New Jersey Palisades, and more.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence, built in 1765, is open for self-guided tours Thursday through Sunday. The mansion is a New York City landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling
898 St. Nicholas Avenue
This nearby museum, open Thursday through Sunday, is designed especially for young children and their families. The collection showcases a range of art that is both thought-provoking and accessible. Admission is free for children 8 and under.
Nearby Restaurants
Grab a Bite to Eat
Bono Trattoria
3658 Broadway
Brick-oven pizza and meals that celebrate Italian cuisine
Mama Sushi
3569 Broadway
Mouthwatering Japanese-Latino fusion eats
Hilltop Park Alehouse
3821 Broadway
Neighborhood spot for classic tavern fare and craft drinks
Sugar Hill Creamery
3629 Broadway
Local ice cream parlor with flavors celebrating Caribbean and Midwestern cultures
Cemetery Contact Information
212.368.1600
cemetery@trinitywallstreet.org
Mailing address:
Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum
770 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10032
Film and Photography Shoot Requests
Productions that are insured may apply for a film permit by emailing the office. Applications must be received at least three weeks prior to the requested filming date and any fees must be paid in advance.
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