Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Women in Military Service for America Memorial

The Women in Military Service for America Memorial and its education center feature exhibits filled with never-before-seen artifacts, photographs, documents, memorabilia and uniforms; the film In Defense of a Nation; and a computerized Register containing the stories of some 350,000 military women.

The memorial is next to the Arlington National Cemetery and is directly across Memorial Bridge from the Lincoln Memorial at the end of Memorial Drive.

Hours of Operation

October 1 - March 31

Monday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

April 1 - September 30

Monday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Parking

Parking is available for a modest fee at the Visitor's Center at Arlington National Cemetery (just a short walk to the Memorial - about 2 city blocks). For more information about parking, contact Arlington National Cemetery's Visitor Center at 703-607-8000.

Tours

If you are planning to visit and would like to schedule a tour of the Memorial, call 703-892-2606. Given two week's notice, a docent can be assigned to give a personal tour of the Memorial encompassing the Exhibit Gallery, Register Room, Hall of Honor and Upper Terrace.

Permission for buses and vans to unload may be obtained by contacting the Memorial staff at 703-892-2606.