National Mall and Memorial Parks
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.
Park Photos
Honoring our Nation
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Operating Hours
The public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in November - February. They are on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in March - October. Rangers offer interpretive programs daily and provide programs and information upon request. Rangers and volunteers will not be available Dec. 25, the park is still open to visitors.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | All Day |
| Monday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
This site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It has a regular one day a month closure for cleaning. It is also closed on Independence Day July 4 and Christmas Day December 25. Monthly Closures for 2023: Tuesday, January 10; Monday, February 6; Friday, March 3; Thursday, April 6; Tuesday, May 2; Monday, June 5; Friday, July 7; Thursday, August 3; Tuesday, September 5; Monday, October 2; Friday, November 3; Tuesday, December 5.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
