Lincoln Memorial
National Memorial · DC
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/linc
- Location
- Lincoln Memorial (38.889, -77.050)Directions
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- Lincoln Memorial
Hours
Open 24 hourstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The Lincoln Memorial is open to the public daily. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Self-guided tours
2
Lincoln Memorial Audio Tour15–30 minutes · 6 stops
Explore the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza to the inner chambers, tracing its history, architecture, and symbolism. The tour highlights the memorial’s materials and design, the statue of Abraham Lincoln, and the engraved Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address, revealing how each element honors Lincoln’s leadership and the nation he sought to preserve.
Lincoln Memorial Site Tour15–45 minutes · 6 stops
Architect Henry Bacon modeled the Lincoln Memorial after the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Bacon felt that a memorial dedicated to a man who defended democracy should echo the birthplace of democracy. See the points of interest at the Lincoln Memorial.
Entrance fees
2
- Timed Entry Reservation - Location — $1.00
You need a ticket to visit the lower level Lincoln Memorial museum and undercroft. You may reserve tickets up to 30 days in advance via recreation.gov. New advance tickets available at 11 a.m. daily. Maximum 6 tickets per person.
- Timed Entry Reservation - Location — Free
Same day tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. There is no fee for same day tickets. Persons age 16+ may get up to 6 tickets.