Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitation Statistics 2025

Page last update: 09 May 2025

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How many people visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial each year?

Over 5 million people visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial annually.

A total of 5,295,711 people visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2024, a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
In 2023, the memorial recorded 5,039,454 visitors, a 3.1% increase from 2022 (4,886,254 visitors).
In 2019 (pre-pandemic), 4,831,327 visitors came to the memorial. During the pandemic, 2020 visitation recorded a low of 1,924,128 visitors, a 65.4% drop from 2019.

Visitor spending at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial raises over $100 million in revenue annually.

In 2023, visitor spending at the memorial reached $110.67 million, a 7.9% increase from 2022 ($102.61 million).
The 2019 pre-pandemic revenue was $93.11 million.
Due to pandemic-related restrictions in 2020, revenue dropped to $37.37 million, a 59.9% decrease from 2019.

A total of 901,450 people visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from January to March 2025.

This data is preliminary and subject to change.

On average, over 14,400 people visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial daily, based on annual visitor data.

Walking Tours: Explore the National Mall with a guide. Prices start around $39.
Electric Cart Tours: A seated experience through key landmarks. Prices begin at $59.
Night Tours are also available

The peak season at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is during spring and early summer.

Visitation increases notably in March, often surpassing 500,000 visitors.
April, May and June are particularly busy and visitor numbers frequently exceed 600,000.

March through June is the best time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial due to mild temperatures and commemorative events.

October and November are also popular, coinciding with Veterans Day.
December through February are the least crowded months – best for a quieter experience.

It is one of the most visited war memorials in the U.S. and it attracts over 5 million visitors annually. In 2024, the park ranked 10th out of the most visited park sites in the United States.
It’s a key part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, drawing international visitors.
It’s been featured in numerous travel guides and ranked among top historic sites in Washington, D.C..

People primarily visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor fallen soldiers from the Vietnam War. Some of the activities here include:

Viewing the 58,318 names of fallen service members inscribed on the memorial.
Participating in Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and learning about U.S. history and military service.

Approximately 5.44 million Vietnam War veterans were reported by the U.S. Census Bureau based on the 2022 American Community Survey. It is estimated around 2.5 million may still be alive in 2024.

NPS: National Park Visitation Statistics