What are the hours at Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Memorial require a reservation?

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

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Is Thomas Jefferson Memorial open right now?

Q: Is Thomas Jefferson Memorial open right now?

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

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Open

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

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

About Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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

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Visitor info

Address16 East Basin Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20242

Phone(202) 426-6841

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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: 38.881387, -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…

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How we read this status

We derive Thomas Jefferson 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.