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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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About

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.

Activities

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Directions

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

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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)

News

Jan 6, 2026

Interpretive Transportation Services Concessioner Selected for National Mall and Memorial Parks

The National Park Service has selected City Sightseeing Washington DC, Inc., dba Big Bus Tours, to provide interpretive transportation services at National Mall and Memorial Parks for the next ten years.