When is Thomas Jefferson Memorial open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- 4.813k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Domed neoclassical rotunda on the Tidal Basin with a statue of Thomas Jefferson; open 24 hours and lit at night, with a small basement museum.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Memorial indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Thomas Jefferson Memorial good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Thomas Jefferson Memorial cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242.
Is Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- 2 Floral Library · 10 min
- 3 National Mall · 11 min
- 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial · 14 min
- 5 The Wharf DC · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 13k reviews
Known for
- Domed rotunda
- Jefferson statue
- Cherry blossoms
- Sunset views
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset views over the Tidal Basin, view of the White House, dome and statue
- Worth knowing:
- Past construction work around the site
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowFloral LibraryGarden · 10 min walk
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Good nowMartin Luther King, Jr. MemorialLandmark · 14 min walk
Good nowThe Wharf DCLandmark · 14 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