Last updated: February 27, 2017
Thing to Do
Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Details
Duration
30-120 Minutes
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Explore at your own pace or join a guided ranger program. View the portico as well as the museum area inside the monument.
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are allowed on the grounds of the memorial but not inside the memorial itself. Pets should stay on leashes no longer than 6 feet in length. Service animals are permitted without exception.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
16 East Basin Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Always Open
The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
Rangers on Duty
Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Monday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Accessibility Information
Physical accessibility: Use the side entrances on either side of the main stairs to access the museum level. An elevator on the museum level may be used to access the portico.
Multimedia: The film on the museum level includes closed-captioning.
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