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A curving wall in front of some trees. Photo: NPS / Laurel Brodsky

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial

Memorial · District of Columbia

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now57°F Overcast
  • Alerts No active alerts

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is a memorial in District of Columbia.

Bas relief sculpture of infantrymen carrying rifles and moving to the right.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial — NPS / Laurel Brodsky

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial

Hours details
  • Desert Shield and Desert Storm MemorialOpen 24 hours, daily

    The memorial is open 24 hours a day.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

2300 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004

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Weather & conditions

57°F
Overcast · feels like 55°
  • Today 64° 50°
    Patchy rain nearby
    64% rain
  • Tomorrow 49° 41°
    Patchy rain nearby
    21% rain
  • Saturday 49° 37°
    Sunny
    7% rain

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What to expect by season

Washington, DC, has a humid subtropical climate featuring four distinct seasons, characterized by warm-to-hot, humid summers and cool-to-cold winters with moderate, year-round precipitation. Annual daily averages range from a low of about 37.5°F (3°C) in January to a high of roughly 81.0°F (27°C) in July.

Photos

  • Two metal raptor sculptures mounted on a granite wall.
    The eagle represents the United States, and the raptor represents Kuwait. — NPS / Laurel Brodsky
  • A circular decorative fountain with cut roses laid along the edge.
  • Bas relief of aircraft at the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial.
  • A metal sculpture of an eagle in front of a blue sky.

Getting There

2300 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004

The memorial is located at the intersection of 23rd St. NW and Constitution Ave.

Full directions

NW. Visit WMATA.com for plan a visit via public transit. The nearest Metro station is Foggy Bottom. Exiting the station, proceed south on 23rd street until you cross Constitution Avenue. The memorial is on the right. Other Metro options include Arlington Cemetery (1 mile) and Smithsonian (1.4 miles). Driving is not recommended; street parking is extremely limited.

Get directions NPS directions Official NPS site

Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242

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