Irish Potato Famine Memorial

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The Irish Hunger Memorial in Battery Park City, Manhattan, is an educational park that honors the Great Irish Hunger. It features a Famine-era …

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Sep 14, 2023
No signage that I found, but the organic structure just beckons you to go investigate. Very moving monument, and the fact that it is so different than the architecture around it makes it unique. Gla… Full review by PriusGirlVA
Oct 28, 2022
This is one of my favorite monuments worldwide. The peace and tranquillity I feel here is like no other. Famine is a horror. Worse still, a man made famine. There was no need for so many to die in Ir… Full review by irishview2016
Aug 27, 2022
I had no idea this existed in New York. My son suggested I visit. The memorial is like stepping into an Irish cottage devastated by the Famine. Interesting find and thought provoking Full review by Fenway6

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What time does this open? Google says 11 am. Is that accurate?
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The information we found listed hours open and closed, but we went after 5, and it was still open. I don’t see how they could ‘close’ it, because there’s not really a gate or such. Free …
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The information we found listed hours open and closed, but we went after 5, and it was still open. I don’t see how they could ‘close’ it, because there’s not really a gate or such. Free admission, of course.
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Is the memorial open or still under construction? Thanks
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It is not open yet - tentatively April or May - but repairs often take longer than expected.
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Cost of admission
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Free
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