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World War I Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now81°F Light rain shower
  • Alerts No active alerts

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

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  • Armories
  • Artillery
  • Battlefields
  • Infantry and Militia
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  • Monuments and Memorials
  • US Air Force (Army Air Corps)
  • US Army
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  • World War I
An elevated platform overlooks the World War I Memorial
The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features. — NPS Photo

Things to Do

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Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation — NPS Photo

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Memorial Open

Hours details
  • Memorial OpenOpen 24 hours, daily

    The WWI Memorial is open 24 hours a day.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004

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Weather & conditions

81°F
Light rain shower · feels like 88°
  • Today 95° 63°
    Overcast
    57% rain
  • Tomorrow 71° 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

  • Peace Fountain
    Image of the Peace Fountain within the Memorial — NPS Photo
  • Soldiers Journey

Getting There

1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004

1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Nearest Intersection: 15th St NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW

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