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Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument. Photo: NPS

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now88°F Sunny
  • Alerts No active alerts

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

Topics
  • Vietnam War
  • Wars and Conflicts
Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.
Women in Service to their country during Vietnam — NPS

Things to Do

3 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.

A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.
The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration. — NPS / Terry Adams

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

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

    The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.

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

    Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (except Christmas Day). 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.

Weather

88°F
Sunny · feels like 87°
  • Today 90° 62°
    Overcast
    10% rain
  • Tomorrow 89° 66°
    Overcast
    57% rain
  • Saturday 68° 56°
    Overcast
    66% rain

Updated 4 hr ago

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)

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Photos

  • A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.
    Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. — NPS / Nathan King
  • Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.

Getting There

5 Henry Bacon Drive NW
Washington, DC 20002

GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave.

Full directions

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Get directions NPS directions Official NPS site

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

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