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Close up of Gold Stars in the Memorial

World War II Memorial

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Photo: NPS Photo/Brian Hall / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About World War II Memorial

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range
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1 mi
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0h 5m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Washington Monument at Dusk
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Washington Monument
0h 3m
one-way
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Distance
1 mi
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0h 6m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Dawn Picture of the statues within the memorial
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
0h 4m
one-way
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Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 8m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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General Pershing Statue
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World War I Memorial
0h 4m
one-way
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Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 9m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Picture of FDR in a wheel chair within his memorial
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
0h 4m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 9m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from World War II 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

Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
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 World War II Memorial?
Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of World War II Memorial?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Constitution Gardens (1 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (2 min), Washington Monument (3 min), Korean War Veterans Memorial (4 min), World War I Memorial (4 min), Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (4 min).