Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Reflections of the past
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Map showing location of park.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms
The National Park Service Announces 2026 Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Forecast as Nation Prepares for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Department of the Interior and National Park Service today announced that peak bloom for the iconic cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 – April 1, with exact timing dependent on weather conditions. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for seven to 10 days.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial reflects on Tidal Basin
Photo by Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial with flowering trees in the foreground
Photo by NPS/ Mike Litterst
Photo of Thomas Jefferson Memorial from plaza
Photo by NPS/Volunteer-in-parks/AGoebert
Close up of Thomas Jefferson Statue
Photo by Carol M. Highsmith
Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Night
Photo by NPS