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Memorial · District of Columbia

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Memorial in District of Columbia. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeMemorial
StateDistrict of Columbia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (76 mi)
Closest airportDCA (3 mi)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Entrance
Entrance to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Photo: NPS Photo

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is a memorial run by the National Park Service in District of Columbia.

In the park service’s words

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. 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)

Getting there

GPS Coordinates: 38.887318, -77.018541 GPS Navigation: 540 Independence Ave SW Nearest Intersection: 6th St NW and Independence Ave SW

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC No road route 3 Large hub
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles, VA No road route 24 Large hub
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 27 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Weather

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 76 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?

No entrance fee.

Where is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?

In District of Columbia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 3 miles away.

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