Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Designation:
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.
🌤 Weather Information
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)
🚗 Directions
GPS Coordinates: 38.886298, -77.044415 GPS navigation: 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW
Images
Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Credit: NPS Photo
Out from a Mountain of Despair comes...
Credit: NPS Photo/Brian Hall
A Stone of hope breaks free from the Mountain of Despair
Credit: NPS Photo
A picturesque view of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Credit: NPS Photo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during Independence Day fireworks.
Credit: NPS / Anthony DeYoung
Cherry Blossoms at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Credit: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Feb 8
Sunny
High: 24.1°F | Low: 9.9°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 15.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 07:07 AM
Sunset: 05:38 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 8.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Feb 9
Sunny
High: 34.7°F | Low: 5.7°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 07:06 AM
Sunset: 05:39 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (55%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 12.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 10
Overcast
High: 40.5°F | Low: 24.8°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 07:05 AM
Sunset: 05:40 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (46%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 25.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 12:55PM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 12:55pm
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 9:00pm
* WHAT...Cold wind chills of 5 above to 5 below, except near 10
below over higher elevations in north-central Maryland.
* WHERE...The greater Baltimore MD and Washington DC region.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 1:29pm
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 1:39pm
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1850 West Basin Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov