When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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LandmarkThe West End
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- 4.98.9k reviews
- Free
- Open now
National Park Service memorial on the Tidal Basin with the Stone of Hope statue of Dr. King and a wall of quotations.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
54°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
55° - 9am59°
- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesdayToday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- 2 Korean War Veterans Memorial · 6 min
- 3 World War II Memorial · 8 min
- 4 Constitution Gardens · 8 min
- 5 Vietnam Veterans Memorial · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 8.9k reviews
Known for
- Stone of Hope
- Wall of quotes
- Tidal Basin setting
What people say
- People like:
- Moving, peaceful monument with carved statue and quote wall
Around The West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Korean War Veterans MemorialLandmark · 6 min walk
World War II MemorialLandmark · 8 min walk
Good nowConstitution GardensGarden · 8 min walk
Vietnam Veterans MemorialLandmark · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am