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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
📍 Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 16 E Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
4.4/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Washington
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- 30 min - 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 16 E Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
- Coordinates
- 38.8810, -77.0365
Introduction
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Washington D.C.'s most elegant presidential memorials. Built 1939-1943, neoclassical — a 5.8 m bronze statue of Jefferson, inscribed excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, and cherry blossoms by the Tidal Basin — a tribute to America's 3rd President. Built 1939-1943; architect John Russell Pope. Neoclassical — inspired by the Pantheon and UVA Rotunda. 5.8 m (19 ft) bronze statue. Declaration of Independence inscriptions. Tidal Basin — iconic cherry blossom site in spring. NPS managed; free admission.
✨ Highlights
1
Neoclassical
Inspired by the Pantheon — white marble dome and Corinthian columns.
2
Bronze statue
5.8 m (19 ft) bronze statue of Jefferson — solemn and dignified.
3
Declaration
Inscribed Declaration of Independence excerpts on walls.
4
Cherry blossoms
Tidal Basin — Washington's most photogenic cherry blossom spot in spring.
5
Free
NPS managed; free admission.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free：Free; open all day.
→Cherry blossoms：Late March to mid-April — best time; very crowded.
→Night：Illuminated at night — stunning; worth an evening visit.
→Combine：With Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and National Mall memorials.
→Access：Metro Smithsonian station; ~15 min walk or DC Circulator bus.
→Read：Read the inscribed quotes — especially the Declaration of Independence.
→Transportation：Metro (Smithsonian station) / walk (National Mall)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Free; stunning when illuminated at night.
• Late March to April cherry blossoms — best but very crowded.
• With Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
• Information is subject to NPS official notice.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Free; stunning when illuminated at night. Late March to April cherry blossoms — best but very crowded.
How long should I spend at Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
A typical visit takes 30 min - 1 hour.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
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