Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

The basics

Though you can see the statue while visiting the Financial District on your own, it’s worthwhile to visit on a tour providing context for the neighborhood’s landmarks. These experiences typically visit the New York Stock Exchange and other financial houses plus Trinity Church—the site of George Washington’s first presidential inauguration—while explaining the history of the US Stock Exchange and the functioning of the US financial system. The bull, however, stands on a small public plaza, and is always free to visit.

Things to know before you go

• A stop here is ideal for travelers interested in NYC’s financial history.
• Bring your phone or camera, as you’ll want to snap quick photos.
• The statue lies between two busy streets—stay alert and check for cars.
• The Fearless Girl statue erected in front of the statue has moved—but you can still find her footprints.
• The statue weighs 7,000 pounds (3,175 kilograms) and stands 8 feet tall (2.4 meters).

How to get there

You can find the Charging Bull in Lower Manhattan's Financial District on Broadway, directly north of Bowling Green Park just below the intersection at Morris Street. This area of the city is dense with public transportation, with the Wall Street, Broad Street, and Bowling Green subway stations within walking distance—Bowling Green is the closest.

When to get there

A monument standing in the middle of a public street, the statue is open all day, every day. That said, when visiting crowds swell, you can easily wait up to 30 minutes to take a picture. For a quiet moment with the bull, show up in the early morning around 8am, or in the evening.

The history of the Charging Bull sculpture

If you’re wondering how a bull made it to Lower Manhattan, the story is this: In 1989, a Sicilian-born sculptor, Arturo Di Modica, decided to give his artwork to the city. In a guerrilla-art-worthy gesture, he placed the completed sculpture in front of the US Stock Exchange; the authorities removed it, the locals loved it, and the city officially installed the statue in its current location weeks later.