Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial
The unity shield is at the center of the memorial.
The eagle represents the United States, and the raptor represents Kuwait.
The unity shield highlights countries that were part of the coalition to liberate Kuwait.
Bas relief of aircraft at the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial - Eagle
Physical Address:
2300 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
contact-details
Phone Number: 202-426-6841 Voice
Email Address: National_Mall@nps.gov
Description: National Mall and Memorial Parks
Fees
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
park designation:Memorial
Directions:
The memorial is located at the intersection of 23rd St. NW and Constitution Ave. NW. Visit WMATA.com for plan a visit via public transit. The nearest Metro station is Foggy Bottom. Exiting the station, proceed south on 23rd street until you cross Constitution Avenue. The memorial is on the right. Other Metro options include Arlington Cemetery (1 mile) and Smithsonian (1.4 miles). Driving is not recommended; street parking is extremely limited.
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
Directions
Operating Hours:
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial
The memorial is open 24 hours a day.
Weather Information:
Washington, DC, has a humid subtropical climate featuring four distinct seasons, characterized by warm-to-hot, humid summers and cool-to-cold winters with moderate, year-round precipitation. Annual daily averages range from a low of about 37.5°F (3°C) in January to a high of roughly 81.0°F (27°C) in July.