Self-Guided Tours

Explore Elmwood Cemetery on your own with the help of our self-guided history tour maps and audio guides: 

• African American Heritage
• Leadership Legacies
• Business Visionaries
• Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Tour

Or take a stroll through our Arboretum with our free tree guides:

• Elmwood Tree Tour - Southern Sections
• Elmwood Tree Tour - Center Sections
• Elmwood Tree Tour - Northern Sections

Looking for a specific gravesite to add to your route? 

• For notable burials, check out our biographies
• Inquire about a gravesite location ahead of time — submit a research request   
• Or, stop by the office during regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays) before you head out. We also have hard copies of all of our self-guided tours available for visitors in our lobby.
• Here’s a general map of the cemetery for you to plan your route. 

The cemetery is open for you to explore 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Gate hours are as follows: 

• Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Oct. 1 – May 14) 
• Summer hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (May 15 – Sept. 30)  

Interested in a private group tour? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. You can also check out our robust calendar of public tours and programs here. 

See you soon!