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Lincoln Memorial

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About Lincoln Memorial

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Mid-Atlantic
State
District of Columbia
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
$1, timed entry reservation - location
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Lincoln Memorial.

Entrance fees

  • $1 Timed Entry Reservation - Location You need a ticket to visit the lower level Lincoln Memorial museum and undercroft. You may reserve tickets up to 30 days in advance via recreation.gov. New advance tickets available at 11 a.m. daily. Maximum 6 tickets per person.
  • Free Timed Entry Reservation - Location

Hours

Open 24 hours

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

The Lincoln Memorial is open to the public daily. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings.

Weather and when to go

Washington, DC experiences 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)

Getting there

From the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station, go south on 23rd St NW until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. From the Smithsonian Metro Station, go along the National Mall past the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is on the opposite side of the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol Building.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20002
Official site
nps.gov/linc

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Lincoln Memorial

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Things to do in Lincoln Memorial

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Reflect on Lincoln's Legacy

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

    Few places in Washington, DC, are as well-known or as inspiring as the Lincoln Memorial. Here you can experience how a nation remembers one of its great leaders, and the enduring…

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