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Dawn Picture of the statues within the memorial Photo: NPS Photo/Carol Highsmith

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now73°F Overcast
  • Alerts No active alerts

At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."

Topics
  • Korean War
  • Wars and Conflicts
The American flag is centered in the backgrounds between two walkways.
Korean War Veterans Memorial in the summer — NPS Photo

Things to Do

3 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.

Statues of servicemen from the Korean War with fall foliage in the background
The Korean War Veterans Memorial with fall foliage — NPS Photo

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

Hours by area (2)
  • Always OpenOpen 24 hours, daily

    The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

  • Rangers on DutyDaily, 9:30AM - 10:00PM

    Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.

    Monday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Tuesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Wednesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Thursday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Friday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Saturday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Sunday9:30AM - 10:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

10 Daniel French Dr, SW
Washington, DC 20002

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Weather & conditions

73°F
Overcast · feels like 70°
  • Today 75° 59°
    Overcast
    80% rain
  • Tomorrow 82° 58°
    Sunny
    5% rain
  • Wednesday 88° 65°
    Sunny
    17% rain

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What to expect by season

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

Photos

  • Faces of soldiers are etched onto a black granite wall
    The Wall of Faces remembers soldiers that fought during the Korean War. — NPS/RMendoza
  • Nineteen stainless steel statues reflect on a black granite wall

Getting There

10 Daniel French Dr, SW
Washington, DC 20002

GPS Coordinates: 38.887778, -77.047660 Address: 10 Daniel French Dr, SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Independence Ave. & Daniel Chester French Dr.

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Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242

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