Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.
About under an hour from Washington and under an hour from Baltimore by car.
Alerts
- ClosureArlington House Potential Closures
Due to HVAC system issues, Arlington House may close to visitors when interior temperatures reach 85°F. Temporary closures may occur with little notice to protect the safety and comfort of visitors and staff.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Arlington House | Daily · 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
When to go
June draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Blue Line - DC Metro1-2 Days
From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer.
Opens on the Park Service site - Explore Arlington House30-180 Minutes
Take a tour or walk the grounds of Arlington House to learn how it has served as a family home, a military headquarters, a national cemetery, and much more.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Guidebooks for the South
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Weather & climate
Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters at Arlington are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Questions people ask
Does Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial charge an entrance fee?
No. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
Standard hours are 9:30AM - 4:30PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Arlington House Potential Closures.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
363,284 recreation visits in 2025, number 135 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial established?
1803.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning.
Source: Weather & climate
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