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Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Washington Monument at Dusk
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Washington Monument
0h 4m
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1 mi
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0h 8m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
0h 5m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 9m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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General Pershing Statue
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World War I Memorial
0h 5m
one-way
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Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 10m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
0h 5m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 11m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Always Open

Mon
All Day
Tue
All Day
Wed
All Day
Thu
All Day
Fri
All Day
Sat
All Day
Sun
All Day

Rangers on Duty

Mon
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Tue
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Wed
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Thu
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Fri
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Sat
9:30AM - 10:00PM
Sun
9:30AM - 10:00PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Bookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and SouvenirsGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShopping
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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 →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
Within about a day's drive you can reach World War II Memorial (2 min), Constitution Gardens (4 min), Washington Monument (4 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (5 min), World War I Memorial (5 min), Thomas Jefferson Memorial (5 min).