Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

About Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

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)

Operating Hours

Always Open

The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)

MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Rangers and Volunteers on Duty

NPS Interpretive Rangers and Volunteers on Duty at the Memorial

Monday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:30AM - 5:00PM

Planning Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.

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