What are the hours at Lincoln Memorial?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Open 24 hours)

How much does it cost to enter Lincoln Memorial?

Lincoln Memorial charges $1 per vehicle. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Lincoln Memorial require a reservation?

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

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Is Lincoln Memorial open right now?

Q: Is Lincoln Memorial open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Lincoln Memorial is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Park Service site · DC

Open

Lincoln Memorial is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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"...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…

Type: National Park Service site
State: DC
Nearest town: Washington

About Lincoln Memorial

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Visitor info

Address2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20002

Phone(202) 426-6841

Websitewww.nps.gov/linc/index.htm ↗

Hours

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

Open 24 hours

Entrance fee$1 per vehicle · fee details ↗

Getting thereFrom 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…

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Parks near here

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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site 1 mi
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National Mall and Memorial Parks 1 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Lincoln 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.