What are the hours at Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial)

Does Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial open right now?

Q: Is Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial open right now?

As of October 29, 2026, Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

Memorial · DC

Open

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:01:07 GMT

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The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial honors members of the armed forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield in the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.

Type: Memorial
State: DC
Nearest town: Washington

About Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial

The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial honors members of the armed forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield in the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991. The national memorial is in Washington, D.C. near the Lincoln Memorial.

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Visitor info

Address2300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Phone(202) 426-6841

Websitewww.nps.gov/dsds/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial

Getting thereThe memorial is located at the intersection of 23rd St. NW and Constitution Ave. NW. Visit WMATA.com for plan a visit via public transit. The nearest Metro station is Foggy Bottom. Exiting the station, proceed south on 23rd street until you cross Constitution Avenue. The memorial is on the right. Other Metro options…

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How we read this status

We derive Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.