Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Korean War Veterans Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Korean War Veterans Memorial highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
Explore this park
About Korean War Veterans Memorial
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Korean War Veterans Memorial. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Korean War Veterans Memorial page on nps.gov
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 on Duty
Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.
- Monday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Friday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday9:30AM - 10:00PM
Common questions
Planning Korean War Veterans Memorial
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Korean War Veterans Memorial. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
