📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave. NW
Images
Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.
Credit: NPS
Women in Service to their country during Vietnam
Credit: NPS
The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.
Credit: NPS / Terry Adams
Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Credit: NPS / Nathan King
Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.
Credit: NPS / Terry Adams
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Aug 17
Light rain
High: 90.3°F | Low: 51°F
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 27.5 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 6.6
Sunrise: 06:23 AM
Sunset: 08:00 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 66.1°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Aug 18
Overcast
High: 52.6°F | Low: 50.7°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 18.1 mph
Rain Chance: 15%
UV Index: 8.6
Sunrise: 06:24 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: First Quarter (37%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46.3°F
Cloud Cover: 15%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Wednesday, Aug 19
Overcast
High: 54.2°F | Low: 52.6°F
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 20%
UV Index: 8.6
Sunrise: 06:25 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: First Quarter (48%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50°F
Cloud Cover: 20%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
5 Henry Bacon Drive NW
Washington, DC 20002
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 202-426-6841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov