Navy Memorial and the Naval Heritage Center in Washington, DC

The Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center in Washington DC honor and commemorate the sailors of the United States Navy. The memorial is an outdoor public plaza and the Heritage Center serves as a place to learn about the history and heritage of the men and women of the sea services.

Navy Memorial

The circular outdoor plaza, located in the heart of Washington, DC, features a “Granite Sea” map of the world, surrounded by fountains, pools, flagpole masts, and sculpted panels depicting historic achievements of the United States Navy. A statue of the Lone Sailor represents all people who ever served in the sea services.

Naval Heritage Center

Adjacent to the memorial, the Naval Heritage Center houses interactive naval exhibits and a movie theater with daily screenings of the award-winning film At Sea and the Discovery Channel’s A Day In the Life of the Blue Angels. The Commemorative Plaque Wall is a permanent memorial dedicated to individuals, groups, ships, squadrons, commands, battles or events within the U.S. Sea Services. Also onsite is a Media Resource Center, which provides a library of historical documents on the Navy. The Navy Log room provides a computerized registry to search for Sea Service members and veterans. The Ship’s Store sells nautical souvenirs and clothing.

Address

701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., between 7th and 9th Streets. The memorial is located just steps from the Archives/Navy Memorial metro station. See a map of Penn Quarter

Hours

The Navy Memorial is accessible 24 hours a day. The Naval Heritage Center is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Concerts

The U.S. Navy Band performs on the plaza at 8:00 p.m. every Tuesday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Official Website

www.navymemorial.org