Dawn Picture of the statues within the memorial
Sun Rises over the statues of the Memorial NPS Photo/Carol Highsmith

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

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."

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
2024266841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Wars and Conflicts · Korean War

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program

Photos

  • The American flag is centered in the backgrounds between two walkways.
    NPS Photo
  • Statues of servicemen from the Korean War with fall foliage in the background
    NPS Photo
  • Faces of soldiers are etched onto a black granite wall
    NPS/RMendoza
  • Nineteen stainless steel statues reflect on a black granite wall
    NPS/RMendoza

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12