Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 2024266841
- Address
- 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024
About Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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.
Hours
Always Open
The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Rangers on Duty
Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except December 25). The US Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
Getting there
GPS Coordinates: 38.886298, -77.044415 GPS navigation: 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW
Weather
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)
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial ↗