National Mall and Memorial Parks
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Park Closure · Washington Monument temporarily closed
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed while the National Park Service conducts required maintenance. The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. The Washington Monument grounds remain open to visitors during the temporary closure. The Monument will reopen as soon as the maintenance work is complete.
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Washington Monument closed one day each month for maintenance
BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER16 (WED) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER5 (THU) DECEMBER8 (TUE)
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/nama
- Location
- National Mall and Memorial Parks (38.890, -77.026)Directions
Track your visit to National Mall and Memorial Parks
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial information kiosk
- Lincoln Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial bookstore & restrooms
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Kiosk
- Washington Monument Lodge
Hours
National Mall and Memorial Parks Sitestoday: 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 public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in November - February. They are on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in March - October. Rangers offer interpretive programs daily and provide programs and information upon request. Rangers and volunteers will not be available Dec. 25, the park is still open to visitors.
Washington Monumenttoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Self-guided tours
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Cherry Blossom Walking Tour1–3 hours · 11 stops
Enjoy the springtime tradition of hanami (花見) or flower-viewing and enjoy the sights of the Tidal Basin and beyond. This 4-mile walking tour starts at the Smithsonian metro station and includes popular views of the famous Yoshino cherry trees, as well as off-the-beaten path locations to see unique trees away from the crowds. Make sure to bring water, dress for the outdoors, and wear comfortable footwear. Help us protect the cherry trees by staying on paved surfaces and leaving flowers on the trees.
Civil War Memorials2–4 hours · 18 stops
A number of Civil War memorials were built following the conflict, filling in park spaces that had been designed for such a purpose. This route is approximately 6.4 miles.
National Mall Half-Day Tour2–4 hours · 13 stops
This walking route starts at the Smithsonian Metro and takes you on an efficient walking route through all the major memorials on the National Mall.
Obscure Memorials of the National Mall1–2 hours · 12 stops
Come visit the National Mall and see some of the more obscure memorials like the Arts of War and Peace, John Paul Jones, 56 Signers Island, the newly reopened Lockkeepers House and more! Walk the path less taken.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
Sites within this unit
African American Civil War Memorialafam
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial honors their service and sacrifice.
Location: 38.917, -77.026
nps.gov/afam