Close up of Gold Stars in the Memorial
Paying honor to those that paid the ultimate price. NPS Photo/Brian Hall

World War II Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Plan your visit

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 · Incarceration · Japanese-American Internment · Monuments and Memorials · Wars and Conflicts · World War II

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

Photos

  • A close up of one of the Lady Freedom markers
    NPS Photo
  • The World War II Memorial at night
    NPS Photo
  • WWII Memorial panoramic shot
    NPS Photo
  • Aerial view of stone columns around an oval-shaped pool at the World War II Memorial.
    NPS / USPP

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