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One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour.

A statue comes to life

An iconic photo of the Nations Capital

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial

Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"

View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.

A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air

Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial

Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair

Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.

Physical Address:

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW

Washington, DC 20002

Mailing Address:

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Washington, DC 20242

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Phone Number: 202-426-6841 Voice

Email Address: national_mall@nps.gov
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Entrance Passes

"...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.

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Directions:

GPS Coordinates: 38.889321, -77.050166 Address: 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Independence Ave. SW & Daniel Chester French Dr. SW

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

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Operating Hours:

Always Open

The Lincoln Memorial and other sites on the National Mall and Memorial Parks are always open to the public (other than the Washington Monument, which is open 9 am to 5 pm). Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

Rangers On Duty

Rangers are on duty to assist visitors from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (9:30 am to 8 p.m. November-February), with the exception of December 25. The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day throughout the year.

Exceptions:

Winter Hours (November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025)

Weather Information:

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)