World War II Memorial
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.
About under an hour from Washington and under an hour from Baltimore by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Parking: The nearest street parking locations are on Constitution Ave. NW and West Basin Drive SW. Lot parking is located at the Paddle Boat parking area accessed via southbound Maine Ave SW.
Hours
| Always Open | Daily · All Day |
| Rangers on Duty | Daily · 9:30AM - 10:00PM |
Rangers on Duty: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:30AM - 10:00PM |
| Dec 25, 2026Rangers not on duty Christmas Day | Hours not published |
When to go
May 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
- Multi-Park Loop
Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on seven different National Historic or National Scenic trails!
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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Weather & climate
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)
Questions people ask
Does World War II Memorial charge an entrance fee?
No. World War II Memorial is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
Is World War II Memorial open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is World War II Memorial?
3,993,717 recreation visits in 2025, number 19 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at World War II 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 World War II Memorial established?
2004.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at World War II Memorial?
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.
Source: Weather & climate
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