Lincoln Memorial

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

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News

National Park Service Announces Availability of Timed-Entry Tickets for New Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Experience Beginning May 26 2026-05-22
The National Park Service announced today that timed-entry tickets for the new Lincoln Memorial undercroft experience will become available online beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, in advance of the facility’s public opening on June 25.

Photos

Lincoln Statue Close up — A statue comes to lifePhoto: NPS Photo

Nations Capital Landscape — An iconic photo of the Nations CapitalPhoto: NPS Photo

Marble statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Chamber of the Lincoln Memorial — Statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial with a quote above "IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ENSHRINED FOREVER"Photo: NPS/RMendoza

Lincoln Memorial view from plaza steps — View of the Lincoln Memorial from the plaza steps during sunset.Photo: NPS/RMendoza

A rectangular, white colonnaded building seen from the air — Aerial view of the Lincoln MemorialPhoto: Library of Congress photo (public domain)

Marble statue of a man sitting on a chair — Daniel Chester French's statue of Abraham Lincoln is the central feature of the Lincoln Memorial and is comprised of 28 pieces of Georgia marble.Photo: NPS Photo

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