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Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin

Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflecting on the Tidal Basin during sunset

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial with flowering trees in the foreground

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms

Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza

Late night image of Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Statue of Thomas Jefferson

Reflections of the past

Physical Address:

16 East Basin Drive, SW

Washington, DC 20242

Mailing Address:

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Washington, DC 20242

contact-details

Phone Number: 2024266841 Voice

Email Address: national_mall@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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

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Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating 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)

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.

Weather Information:

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)