Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Small Craft Advisory issued September 21 at 7:14AM EDT until September 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial closed on Saturday, June 14

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial will be closed on Saturday, June 14 due to the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Washington Monument and Old Post Office Tower closed one day each month for maintenance

Closures for 2025: Mon, Jan. 6, Thu., Jan. 9; Mon., Jan. 20; Thu., March 13; Wed., Apr. 16; Wed., May 14; Wed., June 4; Mon., July 14; Mon., Aug. 4; Mon., Sept. 15., Oct 8., Nov 6., and Dec 11. The monument is also closed on July 4 and Dec. 25.

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National Mall closures on Saturday, June 14

Many of the monuments and memorials on the National Mall will be closed on Saturday, June 14 in support of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration. Click on the link below for the full list of what is closed (and what's open):

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Washington Monument closing at 11:30 a.m. on June 26

The Washington Monument will close at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 due to extreme heat in the DC area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Washington Monument closing at noon on July 31

The Washington Monument will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 due to extreme heat in the DC area. We apologize for any inconvenience.