Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
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About Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Vietnam 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.
- 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 pm daily (except Christmas Day). 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
