When is World War II Memorial open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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LandmarkThe West End
World War II Memorial
- 4.926k reviews
- Free
- Open now
National Mall memorial to the 16 million Americans who served in WWII, with 56 granite pillars around a plaza and fountain at the Reflecting Pool's east end.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit World War II 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 World War II Memorial indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is World War II Memorial good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does World War II Memorial cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book World War II Memorial?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at World War II Memorial?
About 30 minutes.
Where is World War II Memorial?
5 Homefront Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is World War II Memorial wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
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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Before you go
Plan your visit
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 World War II Memorial
- 2 Constitution Gardens · 6 min
- 3 German-American Friendship Garden · 7 min
- 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial · 8 min
- 5 Vietnam Veterans Memorial · 11 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 26k reviews
Known for
- 56 granite pillars
- Fountain plaza
- Freedom Wall
- Reflecting Pool views
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, beautiful architecture, fountain and pillars
Around The West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowConstitution GardensGarden · 6 min walk
Good nowGerman-American Friendship GardenGarden · 7 min walk
Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialLandmark · 8 min walk
Vietnam Veterans MemorialLandmark · 11 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