Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

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Columns of Arlington House
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Aerial view of Arlington House surrounded by fall foliage.
This image was captured from a manned helicopter flight.
Plates and a kettle on a table.
Explore inside Arlington House and its buildings.
Portraits hang on the walls of the parlor room with red velvet furniture and a small dining table.
The parlor room in Arlington House
A park ranger talks to people overlooking Washington, DC
Get great views of Washington, DC, from Arlington House!
Photos: National Park Service

About Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.

Quick Facts

State Virginia
State Code VA
Weather Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and…

Location & Map

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is located in Virginia.

Operating Hours

Arlington House and grounds, the museum, and the Enslaved People's Quarters-North and the Enslaved People's Quarters-South are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry into the plantation house is 4:00 p.m. The bookstore is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closes daily for a half hour lunch. Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Wednesday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Monday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Museum Exhibits

Getting There

Public Transportation: The Memorial is accessible by the Blue Line of the Metro subway system. The Arlington Cemetery subway station is near the Visitor Center for the cemetery. Car: Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. If you plan to come in a vehicle, the nearest parking is in the Arlington National Cemetery parking garage. From the entrance and Welcome Center at Arlington National Cemetery, one can walk up the hill to Arlington House (approximately 15 minutes-steep)

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Contact & Address

Address Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington, VA, 22211
Phone 7032351530
Email gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage American Revolution Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite National Cemetery Enslavement Military Monuments and Memorials Reconstruction Social Movements Civil Rights Wars and Conflicts War of 1812 Civil War Women's History

Things To Do

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Blue Line - DC Metro

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Explore Arlington House

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