Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

District of Columbia
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Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the world.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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)

Address

1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024

Activities & Topics

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs African American Heritage Monuments and Memorials Social Movements Civil Rights

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 38.8862276865, -77.0442195534

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