Visitor Center at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Visitor Center is located at 47 Parker Street in Auburn, New York. Street parking is available for visitors.
The building was constructed in 1910 by the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church for use as a parsonage to house pastors actively serving the congregation. Both the church and parsonage underwent extensive restoration after becoming part of the National Park System in 2017. They opened to the public in June 2024.
The church and parsonage are only part of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. Be sure to visit the Harriet Tubman Home site at 180 South Street.
OPERATING HOURS
The Visitor Center is typically open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. It is closed from November through late May. Keep in mind that times can always change, so be sure to get the latest schedule on the National Park Service’s official Operating Hours and Seasons web page for Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
AMENITIES
- Information desk where you can request a self-guided tour of Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and pick up a park brochure
- Small exhibit area
- Restrooms
EXHIBIT AREA
Exhibit area inside the Visitor Center at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
The main attraction of the Visitor Center is the small exhibit area with information about Harriet Tubman’s life in Auburn and her connection to the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. There is also an exhibit featuring items from a scrapbook put together by the Harriet Tubman Booster Club in the 1960s.
Room in the Visitor Center featuring the community case at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Scrapbook items on display in the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Visitor Center
SCHEDULING YOUR TIME
It takes no more than fifteen minutes to read through the information in the Visitor Center. The only other activity is to speak with a Ranger about providing a self-guided tour of the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church next door, which may take an additional 20-30 minutes.
Interior of the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
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Last updated on October 26, 2025
