The Memorial
As a national memorial, the site is open free to the public from 9-5 on weekdays. It has tourist information about the New York Harbor Area's federal monuments and parks, and a New York City tourism information center. The gift shop has colonial and early American items for sale.Normally its exhibit galleries are open free to the public daily, except national holidays, and guided tours of the site are offered throughout the day. Exhibits include:
- George Washington’s Inauguration Gallery - Including the Bible used to swear his oath of office.
- Freedom of the Press - The imprisonment and trial of John Peter Zenger.
- Journey to Federal Hall - An 8-minute video about the history of Federal Hall.
- New York: An American Capital - Preview exhibit created by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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