Closest Metro to World War II Memorial

Closest Metro Stops:
Smithsonian
Federal Triangle
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The World War II Memorial is dedicated to military veterans who served during World War II. The memorial is located on the National Mall at the Rainbow Pool site at the east end of the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

President Clinton dedicated the memorial site during a formal ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11, 1995.

The World War II Memorial is accessible via Smithsonian Station or Federal Triangle Station. Both metro stops are on the Orange and Blue lines. The Smithsonian Station has two exits. When visiting the memorial, exit the station through the Mall Exit (12th Street at Jefferson Drive SW). Use the map and directions (see below) to find suggested routes to the memorial.

Smithsonian Station Exit the station through The Mall exit Walk west on Jefferson Dr SW towards the Washington Monument Turn left at Washington Memorial Drwy SW Turn right at 17th St SW	Federal Triangle Station Walk south on 12th St towards Constitution Ave NW Turn right at Constitution Ave NW Turn left at 17th St NW