Reflect at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to take in the Tidal Basin and contemplate quotes from King's lifelong perseverance for freedom and equality.
30-90 Minutes Year-round
National Park Service site
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. 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
About the park
“Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.”
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.Parking or transportation fees may apply.
Things to do
Activities the NPS lists for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 2024266841
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
- Coordinates
- 38.8862, -77.0442· View on OpenStreetMap
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/mlkm/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.