Close up of Gold Stars in the Memorial Photo: NPS Photo/Brian Hall

World War II Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

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

Overview

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Topics
  • Architecture and Building
  • Incarceration
  • Japanese-American Internment
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • World War II
A close up of one of the Lady Freedom markers
One of the two plaques showing a nation answering the call to defend freedom — NPS Photo

Things to Do

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

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

    The World War II Memorial is open 24 hours a day every day of the year. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours). Park Rangers and volunteers are generally available between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.

  • 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 December 25). 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

1750 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024

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)

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Getting There

1750 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024

GPS Coordinates: 38.889413, -77.040553 Address: 1750 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C.

Full directions

Nearest Intersection: 17th St. & Independence Ave. SW

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

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