Navy Memorial

U.S. Navy Memorial Events

The United States Navy Memorial annually hosts a series of activities, programs and events designed to appeal to our Sea Service veterans, active duty sailors and their families, and Washington, D.C. visitors who want to learn about our nation's rich maritime heritage.

  • Public Events
  • Corporate Events
  • Exhibits


The Annual Blessing of the Fleets ceremony


Cartoonist Jeff Bacon lectures at the Navy Memorial


An event in the Arleigh and Roberta Burke theater


The Secretary of the Navy awards the Navy Cross to two Navy SEALs posthumously.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Sunday 9:30a.m.-5p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's

Metro stop:
Archives/Navy Memorial
  Located at:
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004