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Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin Photo: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now82°F Light rain shower
  • Alerts 1 active alert

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

Topics
  • Architecture and Building
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Presidents
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial with flowering trees in the foreground
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms — NPS/ Mike Litterst

Alerts (1)

InformationJefferson Memorial elevator The elevator from the ground level to the chamber of the Jefferson Memorial may be intermittently out of order. Visitors… Read more

The elevator from the ground level to the chamber of the Jefferson Memorial may be intermittently out of order. Visitors can take steps, but if you require an elevator for a successful visit, please call this number for current status: 202-426-6841.

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1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.

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Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

Hours by area (2)
  • Always OpenOpen 24 hours, daily

    The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

  • Rangers on DutyDaily, 9:30AM - 10:00PM

    Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.

    Monday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Tuesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Wednesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Thursday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Friday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Saturday9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Sunday9:30AM - 10:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

16 East Basin Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242

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Weather & conditions

82°F
Light rain shower · feels like 89°
  • Today 95° 62°
    Overcast
    57% rain
  • Tomorrow 70° 56°
    Light rain shower
    87% rain
  • Sunday 64° 62°
    Light rain shower
    92% rain

Updated 1 hr ago

WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details

Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 2 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details

Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

What to expect by season

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)

Photos

  • Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza
    Late night image of Thomas Jefferson Memorial — NPS/Volunteer-in-parks/AGoebert
  • Close up of Thomas Jefferson Statue
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Night

Getting There

16 East Basin Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242

GPS Coordinates: 38.881387, -77.036508 Thomas Jefferson Memorial is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The site lies at the southern end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park.

Full directions

The memorial rests within the sightline to and from the White House, which stands one mile to the north.

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

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