Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Drive NW
Washington, DC
Type
Park
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Landmarks
About this place
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Always Open
- Monday
- All Day
- Tuesday
- All Day
- Wednesday
- All Day
- Thursday
- All Day
- Friday
- All Day
- Saturday
- All Day
- Sunday
- All Day
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.
Rangers on Duty
- Monday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Friday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (except Christmas Day). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.
Directions
GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave. NW
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
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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