Irish Hunger Memorial, New York City

Name: Irish Hunger Memorial
Address: 290 Vesey St, New York City, 10281-1032, United States
Telephone: +1 212-267-9700

#208 among attractions in New York City

Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site

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Facts and practical information

The Irish Hunger Memorial is a 0.5-acre park at the corner of Vesey Street and North End Avenue in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The memorial is dedicated to raising awareness of the Great Irish Hunger, referred to as An Gorta Mór in Irish, in which over one million starved to death between 1845 and 1852. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'54"N, 74°0'59"W

Address

290 Vesey StDowntown Manhattan (Battery Park City)New York City 10281-1032 United States

Contact

+1 212-267-9700

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Day trips

Irish Hunger Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1630 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Irish Hunger Memorial open?

Irish Hunger Memorial is open:

Monday 8 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 9 pm
Thursday 8 am - 9 pm
Friday 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday 8 am - 9 pm
Sunday 8 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Irish Hunger Memorial?

Nearby attractions include 200 West Street, New York City (3 min walk), 225 Liberty Street, New York City (4 min walk), 200 Vesey Street, New York City (4 min walk), World Financial Center Plaza, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Irish Hunger Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irish Hunger Memorial:

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (2 min walk)
Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal (21 min walk)

Metro

World Trade Center • Lines: E, Hob–Wtc, Nwk–Wtc (9 min walk)
WTC Cortlandt • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Bus

The Oculus (11 min walk)
Church Street & Warren Street • Lines: 120 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (24 min walk)
Harborside Financial Center • Lines: Hblr (25 min walk)