Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Info

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

Operating Hours

  • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.
    Wednesday - All Day
    Monday - All Day
    Thursday - All Day
    Sunday - All Day
    Tuesday - All Day
    Friday - All Day
    Saturday - All Day
  • Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (except Christmas Day). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.
    Wednesday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Monday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Thursday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Sunday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Tuesday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Friday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM
    Saturday - 9:30AM - 10:00PM

Weather info

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 of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)