Basic Information

Physical Address

1750 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024

Directions

GPS Coordinates: 38.889413, -77.040553 Address: 1750 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 17th St. & Independence Ave. SW

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All Park Hours

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

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.

All Park Hours

• Every Day:9:30 AM–10:00 PM

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.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Weather

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)

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fee-free

This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.

Parking/Transportation

Parking, shuttle, or other transportation-related fees may apply.

More about parking/transportation fees

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is not available.

While National Mall and Memorial Parks does not have Public WiFi at this time. Parts of the National Mall and area sites do have public accessible WiFi set up and operated by the Washington DC Government. Go to URL to see additional information and a map of available locations. https://dc.gov/service/public-wifi

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Welcome to the World War II Memorial
The World War II Memorial was dedicated on May 29, 2004 to honor the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home.The memorial is located adjacent to the Washington Monument, in the heart of the National Mall.

The World War II Memorial is a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks.

 

 

NPS

Hours and Seasons

National Mall and Memorial Parks is open 24 hours a day. The early evening and morning hours are beautiful and tranquil times to visit.

Please visit the Operating Hours and Seasons for more information on staffing, facility, and museum hours.

 

Ranger-led bike tour.

NPS Photo

Things To Do
Use the links below to discover more about visiting the iconic monument and memorial protected by National Mall and Memorial Parks.But don't stop there!

Visit our Things to Do page to discover a wide of array of activities from paddle boats to nighttime walks with a park ranger.