Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin
Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflecting on the Tidal Basin during sunset Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

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Know before you go

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

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents

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

Photos

  • The Thomas Jefferson Memorial with flowering trees in the foreground
    NPS/ Mike Litterst
  • Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza
    NPS/Volunteer-in-parks/AGoebert
  • Close up of Thomas Jefferson Statue
    Carol M. Highsmith
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Night
    NPS

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