Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

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.

No current NPS alerts

The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.

Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 December 25). The US 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

Planning Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.