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Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.

Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.

Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.

Women in Service to their country during Vietnam

A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.

The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.

A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.

Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.

Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.

Physical Address:

5 Henry Bacon Drive 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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Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

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Directions:

GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave. NW

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

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Operating Hours:

Always Open

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.

Rangers on Duty

Rangers are on duty to assist the visiting public from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily (except Christmas Day). 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)