• Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    National Memorial District of Columbia

Plan Your Visit

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The memorial is located at the intersection of Independence Ave and West Basin Drive SW in Washington, D.C. Parking is extremely limited near the memorial. The nearest metro stop is Smithsonian.

Directions - How do I get to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?

Operating Hours - The memorial is open 24/7.

Fees & Reservations - There is no fee to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

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Seventeen quotes from Dr. King reach out in permanence along the granite wall facing the Tidal Basin.  From his earliest work in the Civil Rights Movement to the days of advancement in the 1960’s, these words reflect the power of Dr, King’s words to inspire to the modern day.