Navy Memorial Visitor Center to Reopen Doors in March

The United States Navy Memorial Visitor Center will be reopened to the public on Friday, March 11th, following a temporary closure for renovations.

Located in the heart of Washington D.C. halfway between the White House and Capitol Building, the Navy Memorial has served as a living tribute to members of the United States Sea Services for more than 30 years.

This reopening will give the public free and immediate access to treasured exhibits, including The American Sailor: Agile, Capable, and Talented; Zumwalt: The Current that Brought the Navy to the Shores of the 20th Century; the National Chief's Mess, and the Navy Log Room.

Visitors will also be able to view the Commemorative Plaque Wall, which features hundreds of sponsored plaques dedicated to an individual, group, ship, squadron, command, battle, or event within the Sea Services.

The Navy Memorial also encourages visitors to spend time on its outdoor plaza, managed by the National Park Service and home to the iconic Lone Sailor statue, towering masts with signal flags, fountain pools, and 26 bronze sculptures depicting Navy history.

The Visitor Center will be open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Masks will be optional for guests, and the Navy Memorial will continue to monitor the latest CDC guidelines and recommendations. Additionally, recently renovated on-site restrooms will be available to the public.

Tour groups and Honor Flight groups are also encouraged to begin making plans to visit the Navy Memorial Visitor Center in person soon. If you are organizing an Honor Flight and would like to plan a visit or learn more about the organization, please contact Mr. Andrew Campbell at 202-380-0730 or acampbell@navymemorial.org.

The US Navy Memorial is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to Honor, Recognize and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present and future; and to Inform the public about their service. Our offices are located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 123, Washington, DC 20004. To learn more, visit us online at www.NavyMemorial.org.