What are the hours at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?

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

Does Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial require a reservation?

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

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Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial open right now?

Q: Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

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Open

Martin Luther King, Jr. 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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Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.

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

About Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

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Visitor info

Address1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024

Phone(202) 426-6841

Websitewww.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm ↗

Hours

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

Always Open

Getting thereGPS Coordinates: 38.886298, -77.044415 GPS navigation: 1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 Nearest Intersection: West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW

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How we read this status

We derive Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.