Visiting

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Memorials, Museums, and Tours

• Memorials
  • Arlington National
  • Cemetery
  • FDR
  • Iwo Jima
  • Jefferson
  • Lincoln
  • Law Enforcement
  • Officers
  • Navy
  • Vietnam
  • Washington
• Museums
  • Air and Space
  • African Art
  • American History
  • Anacostia Museum
  • Arthur M. Sackler Gallery & Freer Gallery of Art
  • Arts and Industries Building
  • Gallery of Art
  • Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
  • Holocaust
  • National Archives
  • Natural History
  • Postal Museum
• Tours
  • Bureau of Engraving & Printing
  • FBI
  • Library of Congress
  • Pentagon
  • State Department
  • Supreme Court
  • Treasury
  • U.S. Capitol
  • White House
• Other Attractions
  • JFK Center for the Performing Arts
  • Ford's Theatre
  • Mount Vernon
  • National Zoo
  • Washington Opera

Visiting: Memorials

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA (Arlington Cemetery Metro stop)

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of many of this country's most honored leaders and servicemen. Being laid to rest in this hallowed ground is considered among the greatest honors for an American. The cemetery is located on the Virginia side of the Potomac, just across the Memorial Bridge from the District. The cemetery is open to visitors from 8 am to 7 pm from April through September and from 8 am to 5 pm from October to March. For more information, call 703-607-8000.

FDR Memorial

The National Mall

Erected in honor of the man who led America through the Great Depression, the FDR Memorial is among Washington's newest additions. The FDR Memorial is unlike any other monument in Washington. Visitors to the monument walk through the stone structure and contemplate an artistic narrative of U.S. history from 1933 to 1945 while reading the most inspired words uttered by one of America's greatest leaders. There are park rangers available from 8 a.m. to midnight. For more information, call 202-426-6841.

Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

George Washington Memorial Parkway, Rosslyn, VA

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the United States since 1775. For more information, call 703-614-1625.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The National Mall Across From the Tidal Basin

Congress authorized the creation of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in 1934 to honor one of America's most revered founding fathers. The Jefferson Memorial is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight. The lower lobby has a bookshop and displays about Thomas Jefferson. For more information, call 202-426-6841.

Lincoln Memorial

The National Mall, 23rd Street, NW

In 1911, Congress authorized the building of the Lincoln Memorial on the previously undeveloped west end of the Mall in honor of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Memorial continues to stand as a symbol of the freedom and democracy that President Lincoln strived tirelessly to preserve. The Memorial is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight. Located in the lower lobby is a museum with exhibits and memorabilia. For more information, call 202-426-6841.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

605 E Street, NW

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial honors America's federal, state, and local law enforcers who risk their lives to protect our citizens. Inscribed on the Memorial's blue-gray marble walls are the names of more than 14,000 officers who have been killed in the line of duty, dating back to the first known death in 1794. The Memorial sits on three acres of federal park land called Judiciary Square, and the visitor center is located two blocks away at 605 E Street NW. The Visitor Center hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 5PM and Sunday noon to 5PM. The Memorial is open to the public every day in the year, 24 hours a day. For more information, call 202-737-3400.

The Navy Memorial

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (between 7th and 9th street)

Visitors to the Navy Memorial are immediately drawn to the statue of the Lone Sailor, which represents all people who have ever served in the Navy: past, present, and future. The Lone Sailor was sculpted by WWII Navy veteran Stanley Bleifeld of Connecticut. The Naval Heritage Center located adjacent to the memorial houses a theatre (admission $3.75 for film showings) and an electronic log including the names of 500,000 navy veterans and other displays. The Memorial, covering 53,879 square feet and weighing 860 tons, features an amphitheater, granite deck in the shape of a map of the world, and many fountains and pools. The memorial is open 24 hours a day. For more information, call 202-737-2300 (ext. 768).

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The National Mall

Located adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a poignant symbol of America's valor and a recognition of the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than 58,000 who died or remain missing. Nearly 20 years after its dedication, the Memorial remains the most popular memorial in the nation's capital with more than 4.4 million visitors annually. The Memorial was built in honor of the veterans who served their country valiantly and is meant to be a venue for reconciliation. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight. For further information, call 202-426-6841.

Washington Monument

The National Mall

Authorized by Congress in 1833, The Washington Monument was erected to honor President George Washington, who bravely led the country through the American Revolution. The 555 ft. monument was completed and dedicated by President Chester A. Arthur in 1885. The Washington Monument is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. A ticket is required in order to enter the Washington Monument. The ticket system is administered through the National Park Reservation Service (NPRS). Reservations for the Washington Monument may be made between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. EST by calling 1-800-967-2283 or over the Internet at reservations.nps.gov. Those making advance reservations will be charged $1.50 per ticket, plus a $.50 service charge per order. Free tickets are distributed for that day's visit from the kiosk on the Washington Monument grounds at 15th Street and Jefferson Drive on a first-come first-served basis. Hours for the ticket kiosk are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are usually distributed out for the day in the morning hours, so it is important to be at the kiosk early. In addition, please note that no food, drinks, or large bags will be allowed in the monument. For further information, call 202-426-6841.

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