The Pentagon

The Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense for the U.S. Government. Next to the Pentagon is the Pentagon Memorial.

Pentagon Memorial

On September 11, 2001, terrorists crashed Flight 77 into the Pentagon, killing the 59 passengers on board the aircraft and 125 military and civilian personnel who were working inside the Pentagon. The Pentagon Memorial was designed so that we may remember the events that happened on September 11. The Memorial is free and open to the public 7 days a week.

Pentagon Tours

Along the tour route you will be exposed to the history of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps. Also, the Pentagon Memorial near the September 11th crash-site will be visited, along with the September 11th Memorial Chapel. The names of all the recipients of the Medal of Honor will be seen in the Hall of Heroes, as well as an up-close look at an actual Medal of Honor. These are only a few of the many exhibits you will see on the tour.

Reservations may only be booked from 8 to 90 days in advance. Reservations will not be accepted for tour dates within 7 days or more than 90 days away.There are no exceptions to this rule.

To book a tour, click here.

Parking

Public parking is not available at the Pentagon.

Visitors may opt to park at the Pentagon City Mall. No shuttle service is provided to or from the Pentagon. The Pentagon is less than a five-minute walk from the mall and can be reached through a pedestrian tunnel. Once through the tunnel, look for signs to the Metro entrance.