Description
The Thomas Jefferson memorial contains a 19-foot statue of the third president along with excerpts of the Declaration of Independence and other samples of his writings. The monument is a circular dome supported by 54 Ionic columns. The design is based on the Roman Pantheon. The site has a good view of the Washington Monument across a reflective lake.
Hobbies & Activities category: Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain;  National park;  National Register of Buildings;  Scenic site or route
Address
Jefferson Memorial
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024-2000
United States
Phone 1 (202) 426-6841
Fax 1 (202) 426-1844
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed0:000:000:000:000:000:000:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
FREE
Tips
Park ranger on site until midnight.
Special needs visitors can call to make special arrangements.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit
Metro: Smithsonian. Bus: 13's, 50, V4, V6.
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