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Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Other Park Service site · District of Columbia

Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza
Late night image of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Photo: NPS/Volunteer-in-parks/AGoebert

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
2024266841
Address
16 East Basin Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20242
DirectionsOfficial park page ↗

About Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

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)

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Rangers on Duty

Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.

Monday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Getting there

GPS Coordinates: 38.881387, -77.036508 Thomas Jefferson Memorial is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The site lies at the southern end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. The memorial rests within the sightline to and from the White House, which stands one mile to the north.

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

Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.

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 Thomas Jefferson Memorial ↗