Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer, VA 22211
Phone - (703) 607-8052
Website

Hours of Operation

  • Cemetery open Apr. - Sep.: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Oct. - Mar.: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Description

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery that honors those Americans who died in combat without ever being identified. A living soldier stands on guard at the Tomb 24 hours a day, and many visitors come to see the Changing of the Guard, a ritual that happens every hour during the winter, and every half-hour during the summer. The Tomb is located in the northern part of the cemetery, just off Memorial Drive.

Admission Details

free

Features

historic, monument, military