Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- LocationWashington, DC
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now73°F Overcast
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Vietnam War
- Wars and Conflicts
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is located on the National Mall, just north of the Reflecting Pool. The memorial was dedicated in 1993 and portrays two women caring for a fallen soldier.
Learn more about Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open
Hours by area (2)
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Always OpenOpen 24 hours, daily
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.
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Rangers on DutyDaily, 9:30AM - 10:00PM
Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (except Christmas Day). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.
Monday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Tuesday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Wednesday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Thursday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Friday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Saturday 9:30AM - 10:00PM Sunday 9:30AM - 10:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
5 Henry Bacon Drive NWWashington, DC 20002
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Weather & conditions
73°F
Overcast · feels like 70°
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Today
75° 59°
Overcast80% rain
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Tomorrow
82° 58°
Sunny5% rain -
Wednesday
88° 65°
Sunny17% 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)
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The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration. — NPS / Terry Adams -
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Getting There
Washington, DC 20002
GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave.
Full directions
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Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242
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