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The Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. The Memorial will be free and open to the public seven days a week. Groups and individuals are welcome in the Memorial each day but guided tours are not offered; the Memorial is meant to be experienced on a more personal level.

The Pentagon Memorial is located at 1 Rotary Road on the Pentagon Reservation in Arlington, Virginia.  The mailing address is:

Pentagon Memorial
ATTN: Pentagon Building Management Office
Room 2E1040, Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155

Hours of Operation:

• Open Mon-Sun 24 hours
• Support Staff on Hand Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-8 p.m. EST 10 a.m.-10 p.m. EST

The Pentagon Memorial: Located on the west side of the Pentagon.
(see “Traveling Information” for details on how to enter the Park)

Important Information Regarding Conduct on the Pentagon Reservation:

Photography is strictly prohibited everywhere on the Pentagon Reservation except for inside the Memorial. All other activities that are prohibited on the Pentagon Reservation, are also prohibited in the Pentagon Memorial Park. The most common prohibited items and activities are: possession of firearms, fireworks, open containers of alcoholic beverages, narcotics and other dangerous substances are prohibited on the Reservation.  Also, all commercial or political soliciting, vending and hanging of posters, flyers, handbills, etc. are prohibited.

Click here for full information on approved conduct while on the Pentagon Reservation: