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LandmarkThe West End
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- 4.72.7k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Long rectangular pool on the National Mall reflecting the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, with walking paths along both sides.
Quick answers
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in short
When is Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool open?
Every day, 6 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
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 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 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 · 5:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 6 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 39° out there
44°
Clear
- Feels
- 39°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 6am
44° - 7am
44° - 8am48°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday6 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- 2 Constitution Gardens · 3 min
- 3 Korean War Veterans Memorial · 5 min
- 4 Vietnam Veterans Memorial · 5 min
- 5 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial · 6 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
4.7from 2.7k reviews
Known for
- Monument reflections
- National Mall walk
- Sunset views
Around The West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Constitution GardensGarden · 3 min walk
Korean War Veterans MemorialLandmark · 5 min walk
Vietnam Veterans MemorialLandmark · 5 min walk
Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialLandmark · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time