National Mall

Hours of Operation

  • Open 24 hours daily. Museum hours vary, call for details.
(202) 426-6841
700 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

Description

Containing numerous museums and monuments of national importance, National Mall holds such cultural treasures as the U.S. Capitol building, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Lined by museums run by the Smithsonian Institution, centers including the National Air and Space Museum, the N... more »

Mentioned in the Following Guides

Guide to Top Five Must-See Destinations When You Travel to Washington DC
Updated 08/20/2009
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This one of the most important sights that you should see when you are here. Because it houses dozens of the top attractions, like the Lincoln Memorial, the US Capitol building, the well known Reflecting Pools, the Smithsonian, the Vietnam Memorial and the Washington Monument, just to name a few. You will find that indeed many of these top listed places in this guide can be found at the National Mall. It is, without a doubt, the most significant attraction that shouldn’t be missed when you travel here.

Safety Cone's Guide to the Practicals for Inauguration Attendees
Updated 08/08/2009
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Open to everyone for the Inauguration, but you’re going to be packed in like sardines!