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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial — West Basin Drive Sw
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is currently Open.
As of: 2:23 am (EDT)   Fri May 2, 2025.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Hours

Mon 24 Hours
Tue 24 Hours
Wed 24 Hours
Thu 24 Hours
Fri 24 Hours
Sat 24 Hours
Sun 24 Hours

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1850 West Basin Drive Sw
Washington, DC   20024Driving Directions
Phone: (202)426-6841(202)426-6841 Maps & Directions

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Always Open

The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours

Rangers on Duty

Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Monday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Tuesday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Wednesday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Thursday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Friday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM
  • Saturday:9:30 AM-10:00 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
      No Entrance Fee

    Entrance Passes:

    • $0.00 - No Passes
      No Passes

    About

    Out of the Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope

    Located in downtown Washington, D.C., the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.

    Directions

    GPS Coordinates: 38.886298, -77.044415 Address: For GPS navigation, use 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW

    Weather

    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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    Dot is Green if Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is currently open and Red if currently closed.
      As of: 2:23 am (EDT)   Fri May 2, 2025. [Change]