Events

The U.S. Navy Memorial
United States Navy Memorial includes both a commemorative public Memorial Plaza and a Naval Heritage Center.

The Memorial Plaza is a round ceremonial amphitheater paved in granite to form a 100-foot diameter of the world. Surrounding the deck of the plaza are fountains, pools, flagpole masts, and sculptural panels depicting historic achievements of the sea services. A symbolic statue of a Lone Sailor stands watch near the edge of the plaza

The Naval Heritage Center offers three major space configurations or combinations thereof, all located in the prestigious Market Square complex in the heart of the bustling Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Convenient Location
Served by Washington's Metro system, the Navy Memorial is accessible via the yellow/green lines at the Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter station. The Memorial is convenient to the Capitol, the White House, Federal Triangle, and the Mall—not to mention numerous museums, monuments, and galleries. The Washington Convention Center is only minutes away.

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.

Click on any of the items to the left to get a full schedule of the programs offered in 2008 at the Navy Memorial.

Events

Apr 12, 2008 New Exhibit Launched!

On April 12, the Navy Memorial proudly unveiled its new exhibit “Navy Medicine: Saving Lives on Land and Sea.”  Featuring uniform displays, videos, and pictures, the exhibit honors the men and women of Navy Medicine who work tirelessly around the globe to promote good health in peace and to save lives in war.

Apr 13, 2008 New Hours of Operation: Open 9:30-5:00 Every Day!

Effective April 13, 2008, the Navy Memorial will be open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1). We aim to better accommodate our visitors with these new extended hours, so stop by and see what all the fuss is about!

May 01, 2008 Join the Story Corps!

Do you want to share your personal Navy experiences with the rest of your friends, family, and country? Do you want to interview Navy veterans in your community to preserve our nation’s rich maritime history? Visit the U.S. Navy Memorial “Story Corps” page to learn how you can contribute!

May 06, 2008 Concerts on the Avenue Summer Schedule is Here!

Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm, come sit under the stars and hear the Navy Band play on the Memorial Plaza. Click here for the full 2008 schedule.

May 24, 2008 Memorial Day Weekend at the U.S. Navy Memorial

Join us over Memorial Day weekend as we salute the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. The motorcycles of Rolling Thunder roar into town on May 24, and on May 26 wreathlayings and live music occur on the Memorial Plaza.