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Our digital learning platform is a place where you can immerse yourself in the National Mall's stories, lesser-known information and more.
What is the National Mall?
Watch a short video explaining what the National Mall is and why civic spaces are essential for our democracy.
360° virtual tour
Take a stroll through America’s Front Yard from anywhere! Simply swipe or use the arrow keys to move side to side and tap or click a hot spot to explore a new site.
56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial
A Memorial dedicated to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence on an island in Constitution Gardens Pond.
Constitution Gardens
This 50-acre park, dedicated in 1978, commemorates the American Revolution and the founding of the Republic.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
This site has a park, 80-foot columns, statues, and a metal tapestry honoring the five-star General & thirty-fourth President.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Four outdoor rooms, waterfalls, bronze sculptures, and inscriptions honor the legacy of FDR.
George Mason Memorial
This site honors the Founding Father who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which inspired the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
19 statues, a Wall of Faces, and a Pool of Remembrance commemorate the U.S. Armed Forces members.
Lincoln Memorial
Honoring the 16th President, this Parthenon-inspired structure features a larger-than-life statue and speeches.
Lockkeeper’s House
The oldest structure on the National Mall - built in 1837 for the lockeeper to tend to canal locks.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Honoring the civil rights leader, this memorial features a “Stone of Hope” emerging from the “Mountain of Despair”.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Paying homage to the 3rd U.S. President, this memorial includes a dome structure, quotes, and a statue.
Tidal Basin
This reservoir offers a picturesque blend of natural beauty and historic landmarks.
U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center
Opened in 2023, this facility showcases U.S. Park Police horses and the mounted unit's work on the mall.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Two black granite walls with the names of 58,000+ American servicemembers who died or remain unaccounted for.
Washington Monument
A 555-foot-tall marble obelisk, with an observation deck, dedicated to the first U.S. President.
World War I Memorial
This site memorializes the service the 4.7 million Americans who contributed to the Allied war effort.
World War II Memorial
Honors the service members with 56 pillars, the Rainbow Pool, 2 arches, and 40,000 stars for the fallen.