Lincoln Memorial

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Lincoln Memorial at Dusk
One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour.
Lincoln Statue Close up
A statue comes to life
Nations Capital Landscape
An iconic photo of the Nations Capital
Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial
Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"
Lincoln Memorial view from plaza steps
View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.
A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air
Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial
Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair
Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.
Photos: National Park Service

About Lincoln Memorial

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia
State Code DC
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Location & Map

Lincoln Memorial is located in District of Columbia.

Operating Hours

The Lincoln Memorial and other sites on the National Mall and Memorial Parks are always open to the public (other than the Washington Monument, which is open 9 am to 5 pm). 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: 38.889321, -77.050166 Address: 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Independence Ave. SW & Daniel Chester French Dr. SW

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Contact & Address

Address 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC, 20002
Phone 202-426-6841
Email national_mall@nps.gov

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Things To Do

Reflect on Lincoln's Legacy

Reflect on Lincoln's Legacy

Few places in Washington, DC, are as well-known or as inspiring as the Lincoln Memorial. Here you can experience how…

Climb the steps to the chamber. Here, you'll find two huge murals by Jules Guerin, inscriptions of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address…

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