"So many voices in our troubled world are still unheard."

"From the People of the Netherlands to the People of the United States."

The Netherlands Carillon is a gift from the Dutch people in honor of American aid received during and after World War II.  This beautiful carillon stands as a symbol of friendship between the two countries. You are invited to visit and listen to the bells during one of the concerts that are held at the Carillon from May to Labor Day.

Things to Do

Ranger Programs

Netherlands Carillon Concerts (Saturdays from May 30 – August 20; 6 p.m.; 2 hours)*

Bring a picnic, relax on the grass, and enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C., while guest artists play music from a variety of genres on the carillon's bells. The Netherlands Carillon is a 2 minute walk from the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.  To see the complete schedule, click here. 

*There will be special 2 hour concerts beginning at 2 p.m. on May 20 (Memorial Day; July 4 (Independence Day), and September 5 (Labor Day).

To request a ranger program about the Netherlands Carillon for a group or for more information, please call 703-289-2553. 

History & Culture

To learn more about the history of the Netherlands Carillon and view the bell schedule, click here.

Plan Your Visit

Hours & Seasons

The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. until midnight.

Directions

The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and Netherlands Carillon are in Virginia along the northern edge of Arlington National Cemetery.

Driving from Rt. 110 South - As you enter Rt. 110 from Rosslyn, turn right on Marshall St.

Driving from U.S. 50 East - Take the exit for Rosslyn and the Key Bridge. Turn right onto Meade St. at the top of the ramp. Turn left on Marshall St. Follow the signs for the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. 

Driving from U.S. 50 West (Washington, D.C.) - After crossing into Virginia on the Roosevelt Bridge, Take the exit for Rosslyn and the Key Bridge. Turn left onto Meade St. at the top of the ramp. Turn left on Marshall St. Follow the signs for the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

Metro - The Memorial is a 10-15 minute walk from the Rosslyn and Arlington National Cemetery train stations.

Facilities

There are portable toilets in between the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Netherlands Carillon. Water fountains are located near the parking lot. Trash cans are also located near the parking lot. The closet place to get food is a 5 minute walk to Rosslyn. There are no food concessions at the Netherlands Carillon.

Rules and Regulations

For parkwide rules, please view the Park Compendium. Rules regarding Netherlands Carillon include:

• Removing or damaging natural or cultural resources is prohibited
• Ball playing, kite flying, and other recreational activities are not permitted on the Memorial grounds, including the surrounding fields
• Pets must be on a least no longer than 6 feet at all times
• Commercial and organized group activities, including commercial photography/filming and weddings, at the Netherlands Carillon require a permit obtained from the National Park Service