Trinity Church, Manhattan: Visitor guide with opening hours, tips & Hamilton’s grave

This guide explains how to visit Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. That includes opening hours, what to see in the historic sanctuary and churchyard, and how to plan your visit to this National Historic Landmark. You’ll find practical details on access, facilities, and nearby attractions you can combine into a walking tour of historic New York.

Quick visitor summary

What is Trinity Church?

Trinity Church is an Episcopal parish at the corner of Broadway and Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, established by royal charter in 1697. The current building, completed in 1846, is the third church on this site and stands as one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the United States. The 86-metre steeple was the tallest structure in New York City until 1890, and the building is now a National Historic Landmark surrounded by modern office towers in the heart of the Financial District.

I walked through the bronze doors on a Tuesday morning and found the sanctuary quiet and dim after the brightness and noise of Broadway outside. The vaulted ceiling stretched upward into shadow, and coloured light from the stained-glass windows pooled on the stone floor. People visit to see the Neo-Gothic interior, explore the historic churchyard where Alexander Hamilton and other notable figures are buried, and to find a moment of stillness in one of Manhattan’s most crowded neighbourhoods.

How to get to Trinity Church

Trinity Church is located at the western end of Wall Street where it meets Broadway, directly opposite the former site of the World Trade Center. The church sits in the heart of the Financial District and is easily accessible by multiple subway lines. The Wall Street station serves the 4 and 5 trains and is one block east of the church. The Rector Street station on the 1 line is two blocks north, and the Fulton Street station, serving the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines, is three blocks northeast.

Several bus routes run along Broadway, including the M5, M20, and M55. From midtown Manhattan, the journey takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes by subway. Walking from Battery Park takes around 10 minutes heading north on Broadway.

There are also several tours that include Trinity Church. I first visited, for example, visited on an Alexander Hamilton-themed walking tour.

Parking at Trinity Church

There is no parking at Trinity Church itself. Commercial parking garages operate within several blocks of the church, including facilities on Greenwich Street, Trinity Place, and Water Street. Parking rates in Lower Manhattan are high, typically starting around $30 for two hours and increasing significantly for full-day parking. Street parking in this area is extremely limited and primarily reserved for commercial vehicles during business hours.

Public transport is the most practical option for reaching Trinity Church given the parking constraints and traffic congestion in the Financial District.

Opening hours at Trinity Church

Trinity Church is open daily from 8:30am to 6pm, and the churchyard is open from 8:30am to 4pm. Entry may be restricted at times due to weather conditions, construction, or private events. All visitors must pass through a security check at the entrance. The church holds regular worship services throughout the week, and access to the sanctuary may be limited during these times.

These Trinity Church opening hours were checked and confirmed in February 2026.

Best time to visit Trinity Church

Weekday mornings between 9am and 11am offer the quietest experience, before tourist groups arrive and before the lunch-time rush from nearby offices. I found mid-morning particularly suitable for photographing the interior and walking the churchyard without crowds. Late afternoon after 4pm can also be peaceful, though the churchyard closes at this time.

Weekends bring larger crowds, particularly Saturdays when tourists visiting Lower Manhattan attractions often stop at the church. Sunday mornings are busy with regular worship services, though visitors are welcome to attend. The church hosts concerts and special events throughout the year, which can affect access to certain areas.

What to expect when you arrive

The main entrance is through bronze doors on Broadway. All visitors pass through a security screening before entering. Once inside, you are free to walk through the nave, sit in the pews, and view the architectural details and stained-glass windows. The sanctuary is an active place of worship, and quiet behaviour is expected.

The interior features dark wood pews, stone columns supporting Gothic arches, and elaborate carved details throughout. Information panels near the entrance provide historical context about the building and the parish. Staff and volunteers are usually present to answer questions, though they may be occupied with church business during busy periods.

Exploring the churchyard

The churchyard surrounding the church on three sides contains gravestones dating from the late 17th century through to the mid-19th century. Many stones are weathered and difficult to read, though the most visited graves are clearly marked. Alexander Hamilton’s monument sits in the southern section of the yard near the Broadway wall, a simple stone obelisk that attracts steady visitor traffic throughout the day.

Other notable burials include Hamilton’s wife Eliza, her sister Angelica Schuyler Church, and numerous Revolutionary War soldiers commemorated by the Soldiers’ Monument. Narrow pathways wind between the graves, and mature trees provide shade across much of the yard. The churchyard offers a surprisingly quiet space given its location at one of Manhattan’s busiest intersections.

Facilities at Trinity Church

Public toilets are located inside the church building. A small gift shop near the entrance sells books, postcards, and religious items. There is no café on site, though numerous coffee shops and restaurants operate within a few blocks along Broadway, Wall Street, and side streets throughout the Financial District.

The church and main pathways through the churchyard are wheelchair accessible, though some areas of the burial ground have uneven paving and narrow paths that may be difficult to navigate. Seating is available in the pews inside the sanctuary and on benches in the churchyard.

Augmented reality tours

Trinity Church offers augmented reality experiences accessed through mobile devices, providing additional information about the building’s art, architecture, and historical figures associated with the parish. Details about downloading and using these tours are available from staff at the entrance or on the church’s website.

Services and concerts

Regular worship services take place throughout the week, with the main Sunday service at 11:15am. The church is known for its music programme, and free concerts featuring the Trinity Choir, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, and visiting musicians are held regularly. Concert schedules and service times are posted on the church notice boards and website.

Nearby attractions you can visit on the same day

St Paul’s Chapel, another historic Episcopal church and part of Trinity Parish, is five blocks north on Broadway at Fulton Street. The chapel played a significant role following the September 11 attacks as a refuge for rescue workers. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum is three blocks west on Greenwich Street, and the Charging Bull sculpture on Broadway near Bowling Green is a 10-minute walk south.

Federal Hall National Memorial just down from Trinity Church on Wall Street and marks the site where George Washington took his oath as the first President of the United States. The New York Stock Exchange is one block east on Wall Street. The Battery and views across to the Statue of Liberty are a 15-minute walk south down Broadway. All these sites can be combined into a half-day walking tour of historic Lower Manhattan, as can the Skyscraper Museum in Battery City Park.

Historical context

The land Trinity Church stands on was granted to the parish by Queen Anne in 1705, and over more than three centuries the church has grown from a small Anglican congregation into one of New York’s wealthiest religious institutions. The current building, designed by British architect Richard Upjohn, was completed in 1846 and represents an early American embrace of Gothic Revival architecture imported from England.

Trinity’s history interweaves with major events in American history, from the Revolutionary War through the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when St Paul’s Chapel served as a relief centre for rescue workers at Ground Zero. The churchyard contains the graves of numerous figures from New York’s colonial and early federal periods, making it as much a historical site as an active place of worship.

Practical questions about visiting Trinity Church

Trinity Church sits at the intersection of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets, and the surrounding area can be crowded with pedestrians, particularly during weekday lunch hours and weekend afternoons. Photography is permitted inside the church for personal use, though flash photography and tripods are not allowed. The Financial District is largely a business area, and many restaurants and shops close or operate reduced hours at weekends. Security checks at the entrance can take several minutes during busy periods, so allow extra time if you have a schedule to keep.

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