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National Mall and Memorial Parks

InformationFeb 6, 2026

Old Post Office Tower is Closed

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InformationJan 20, 2026

Temporary Closures While World War II Memorial Updates Lighting, Fountains

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Aerial of the west side of National Mall and Memorial Parks

Honoring our Nation

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About

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.

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National Mall and Memorial Parks preserves more than one thousand acres of federal parkland in Washington, DC, including: the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, DC War Memorial, and East and West Potomac Parks; Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.

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Weather

Washington, DC has 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. Can get into the 100s. 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

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday to be Observed at the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 12
Jan 27, 2026

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday to be Observed at the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 12

The National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee will observe the 217th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln during a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10:45 a.m.

National Park Service seeks public comment on plan for future of the Tidal Basin
Jan 26, 2026

National Park Service seeks public comment on plan for future of the Tidal Basin

The National Park Service is accepting public comment on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that will guide the long-term management of the Tidal Basin, focusing on transportation, conservation, tree preservation, protection of natural and cultural resources, visitor experience, recreation, infrastructure, security, and more.

National Park Service Announces Opportunity for Communications Infrastructure Plan on the National Mall and Surrounding Park Areas
Jan 16, 2026

National Park Service Announces Opportunity for Communications Infrastructure Plan on the National Mall and Surrounding Park Areas

The National Park Service invites qualified entities to submit a proposal to develop communications infrastructure within the National Mall and surrounding park areas in Washington, D.C. Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 16, 2026.