Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.
Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.
Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.
Women in Service to their country during Vietnam
A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.
The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.
A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.
Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.
Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.
Photos: National Park Service

About Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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.

Plan a Visit

Park State / Territory MembershipDistrict of Columbia
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Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: District of Columbia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

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.

FridayAll Day
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Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program

Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave. NW

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC, 20002
Phone202-426-6841
Emailnational_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Wars and ConflictsVietnam War

Things To Do

Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial

Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is located on the National Mall, just north of the Reflecting Pool. The memorial was dedicated…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

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Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

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