Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Overview

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a neoclassical memorial dedicated to the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. It is located in West Potomac Park, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Honors Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States.

Historical Architectural

Location

Address

16 E. Basin Drive SW, Washington DC

Neighborhood: National Mall

Coordinates

38.881400, -77.035400

Visiting Information

Opening 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

sunday Open 24 hours

Admission

Adults

Free

Children

Free

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• cherry blossoms
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

No booking required
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water camera

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $0

parking $10

food $15

souvenirs $20

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• Not required
• official website
• N/A
• N/A

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Distance: 10 km

Travel Time: 20 minutes

taxi

$30 20 min

public_transport

$3 30 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

$2 15 min

bus

$1.50 20 min

taxi

$10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hello

thank_you Thank you

where_is Where is

how_much How much

beautiful Beautiful

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Jefferson statue

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

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Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

National Mall

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Park

Lincoln Memorial

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Monument

Reviews

4.7

Based on 2,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Visit early"
"Great views"
"Free entry"

Contact Information

+12024266841

info@nps.gov

www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm

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