Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mountain of Despair
Out from a Mountain of Despair comes...
Stone of Hope
A Stone of hope breaks free from the Mountain of Despair
A sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A picturesque view of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Look upward, fireworks burst behind the stone sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during Independence Day fireworks.
Cherry Blossoms surround the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Cherry Blossoms at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia
State Code DC
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Location & Map

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located in District of Columbia.

Operating Hours

The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.886298, -77.044415 GPS navigation: 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW

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Contact & Address

Address 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC, 20024
Phone 2024266841
Email national_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Monuments and Memorials Social Movements Civil Rights

Things To Do

Reflect at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Reflect at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to take in the Tidal Basin and contemplate quotes from King's lifelong perseverance…

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