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Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial is a National Park Service site in District of Columbia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

District of Columbia No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Lincoln Memorial at Dusk
Lincoln Memorial at Dusk · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.”

Active alerts

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Closures

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Campgrounds

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Visitor centers

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Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Museum and Undercroft Tickets

Timed entry tickets are required to visit the undercroft and museum on the lower level. For advance reservations, visit Recreation.gov or call 877‑444‑6777 beginning May 26, 2026.

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Timed Entry Reservation - Location$1You need a ticket to visit the lower level Lincoln Memorial museum and undercroft. You may reserve tickets up to 30 days in advance via recreation.gov. Buy online
Timed Entry Reservation - LocationFreeYou need a ticket to visit the lower level Lincoln Memorial museum and undercroft. You may reserve tickets up to 30 days in advance via recreation.gov.

Things to do

Reflect on Lincoln's Legacy

Few places in Washington, DC, are as well-known or as inspiring as the Lincoln Memorial. Here you can experience how a nation remembers one of its great leaders, and the enduring values of union, emancipation, justice, and healing.

5-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Activities the NPS lists for Lincoln Memorial.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The Lincoln Memorial is open to the public daily. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings.

Open 24 hours
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.

Contact and directions

Phone
202-426-6841
Email
[email protected]
Address
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20002
Coordinates
38.8893, -77.0502· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.