Lincoln Memorial at Dusk
One of the most photographed memorials, no matter the hour. NPS Photo

Lincoln Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

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Know before you go

Phone
202-426-6841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Arts · Painting · Sculpture · Presidents · Social Movements · Civil Rights · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Lincoln Statue Close up
    NPS Photo
  • Nations Capital Landscape
    NPS Photo
  • Lincoln Memorial view from plaza steps
    NPS/RMendoza
  • A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air
    Library of Congress photo (public domain)
  • Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair
    NPS Photo

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