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One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour.

A statue comes to life

An iconic photo of the Nations Capital

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial

Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"

View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.

A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air

Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial

Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair

Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.

Physical Address:

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW

Washington, DC 20002

Mailing Address:

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Washington, DC 20242

contact-details

Phone Number: 202-426-6841 Voice

Email Address: national_mall@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $1.00

You need a ticket to visit the lower level Lincoln Memorial museum and undercroft. You may reserve tickets up to 30 days in advance via recreation.gov. New advance tickets available at 11 a.m. daily. Maximum 6 tickets per person.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $0.00

Same day tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. There is no fee for same day tickets. Persons age 16+ may get up to 6 tickets.

Entrance Passes

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

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Directions:

From the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station, go south on 23rd St NW until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. From the Smithsonian Metro Station, go along the National Mall past the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is on the opposite side of the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol Building.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Open 24 hours

The Lincoln Memorial is open to the public daily. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings.

Exceptions:

Christmas Day (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

Weather Information:

Washington, DC experiences 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)