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
Wednesday, Jun 24
Sunny
High: 88.2°F | Low: 60.1°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 9.3
Sunrise: 05:43 AM
Sunset: 08:37 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (79%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 65.6°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jun 25
Sunny
High: 90.6°F | Low: 60.3°F
Humidity: 54%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 8.9
Sunrise: 05:44 AM
Sunset: 08:37 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 66.4°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jun 26
Moderate rain
High: 93.3°F | Low: 68.6°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 69%
UV Index: 6.2
Sunrise: 05:44 AM
Sunset: 08:37 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 70.8°F
Cloud Cover: 69%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Small Craft Advisory issued June 24 at 5:05AM EDT until June 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Jun 24, 2026 5:05am
Expires: Jun 24, 2026 11:00am
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point
VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA,
Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound
and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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