• 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.

Things to Do

Things to Know Before You Come

Did You Know?

Stone of Hope

This stone, embodied by the image of Dr. King emerging from the granite reflects the steadfast resolve of an entire generation to achieve a fair and honest society.