World War I Memorial

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General Pershing Statue
Image of the General Pershing Statue within the Memorial
An elevated platform overlooks the World War I Memorial
The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features.
Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
Peace Fountain
Image of the Peace Fountain within the Memorial
Soldiers Journey
Image of the mock up of the soon to be installed Bronze.
Photos: National Park Service

About World War I Memorial

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

Plan a Visit

Park State / Territory MembershipDistrict of Columbia
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers0
Campgrounds0
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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

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…

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 WWI Memorial is open 24 hours a day.

FridayAll Day
MondayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking

Getting There

1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Nearest Intersection: 15th St NW and Pennsylvania 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 Address1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,, Washington, DC, 20004
Phone(202) 426-6841
EmailNational_Mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

MilitaryInfantry and MilitiaArtilleryUS ArmyUS NavyUS MarinesUS Coast GuardUS Air Force (Army Air Corps)ArmoriesBattlefieldsMonuments and MemorialsWars and ConflictsWorld War I

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.

Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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