Constitution Gardens
District of Columbia
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
6.6 h fully dark
Open today
Open
Entrance
Free entry
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.
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No entrance fee.
Hours & seasons
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).
Generally open:
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Things to do
Visit the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial
Accessibility
3 audio-described place(s)
Reported by the park — verify before you go.
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Places to see
56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial
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Learn more
Memorials for the Future, is a competition that aims to rethink the way we develop and experience memorials in Washington, D.C.
Welcome back to school! During the summer of 2023, a temporary art exhibition asked artists to explore the question, "What stories remain untold on the National Mall?" How would your students answer that question?
Independence Day is one of the biggest events on the National Mall. The park includes many sites connected to the Declaration of Independence and the nation's birthday, including one hidden gem that you might not know about. It's one of the Education Team's favorite sites to talk about!
Our generous partners and volunteers provided more than $34 million in philanthropic contributions in 2018 helping us fund preservation projects, programs, commemorations, and celebrations.
Our generous partners and volunteers provided more than $34 million in philanthropic contributions in 2018 helping us fund preservation projects, programs, commemorations, and celebrations.
In the heart of the nation’s capital tucked between iconic monuments and memorials, Constitution Gardens is a peaceful retreat from the bustling city around it. The 50-acre park is a living legacy to the creation of a republic and to those who founded the nation.
National Mall and Memorial Parks is a diverse national park with distinctive sites that excite and enchant visitors while they learn the history of our nation. Begin your journey through “America’s Front Yard,” home to some of the nation's more iconic memorials located in the heart of the nation's capital.
Memorial Day weekend usually marks the beginning of the summer travel season. Across the country, friends, families, and individuals will head out to enjoy adventures and make memories. Of course, national parks - including the National Mall - are popular destinations. To help you #PlanLikeAParkRanger, we're offering our Top 10 tips to help you on your next National Mall visit.
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