Visit the Lincoln Memorial Chamber

The Lincoln Memorial chamber is free to visit.

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Since 1922, millions from around the globe have visited the Lincoln Memorial's main chamber, a space that is iconic from pop culture, literature, film, and U.S. currency. Here, you can see the iconic sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, read the words of the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, and gaze at murals high above, each element imbued with deep symbolism. You can also stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the "I Have a Dream" speech and see stunning views of the Reflecting Pool and other landmarks in Washington, DC.

There is no fee to visit the main chamber of the Lincoln Memorial.

The museum and undercroft is a separate area on the lower level of the Lincoln memorial. The museum experience requires a ticket.

For visitors with limited mobility or other accessibility needs, see accessibility for detailed information.

 

Find the "I Have a Dream" stone at the base of the white marble steps leading to the Lincoln Memorial.

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Exploring around the Lincoln Memorial

On your way up the steps, you can find a stone with an engraving on it marking Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered from this spot in 1963.

You can also walk around the outside of the Lincoln Memorial, which offers views of the Potomac River, Arlington Cemetery, and other landmarks in Washington, DC, and Virginia.

Nearby points of interest include:

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Korean War Veterans Memorial
• Arlington Memorial Bridge
• Arts of War: Valor and Arts of War: Sacrifice
• Arts of Peace: Aspiration and Literature and Arts of Peace: Music and Harvest