World War II Memorial Visitation Statistics 2025

Page last update: 09 May 2025

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How many people visit the World War II Memorial each year?

The World War II Memorial receives around 4 million tourists annually.

In 2024, a total of 5,160,769 people visited the World War II Memorial, which represents an approximately 0.8% increase from the previous year.
In 2023, 5,119,541 people visited the World War II Memorial, a 6.3% increase from 4,815,309 visitors in 2022.
The number of visitors reached 3,727,167 in 2021, a significant recovery compared to the 2020 low of 1,924,128. This was an increase of 77% from pandemic (2020) levels.
Visitation in 2020 had dropped to 1,924,128 visitors, due to the pandemic, from 4,831,327 in 2019.

How much do visitors spend each year at the World War II Memorial?

World War II Memorial contributes around $90 million in revenue to its local community

Visitors spent an estimated $110.67 million in 2023 at the World War II Memorial in 2023, representing a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
In 2022, visitor spending reached $102.61 million, a 31.1% increase from 2021 ($78.29 million).
In the pandemic year of 2020, revenue dropped to $37.367 million, reflecting travel restrictions.
2019 (Pre-Pandemic): $93.12 million in spending, which was approximately 15.9% lower than 2023 spending.

World War II Memorial Visitation in 2025

A total of 745,040 people visited the World War II Memorial from January to March of 2025.

Month	Recreational Visit
Jan	129.98 K
Feb	161.84 K
Mar	453.22 K

This data is preliminary and subject to change.

How many people visit the World War II Memorial per day?

On average, over 14,000 visitors per day explored the World War II Memorial in 2024, however in peak periods this total can go higher.

How much does it cost to visit the World War II Memorial?

Visiting the World War II Memorial is free, as it is part of the National Mall and is managed by the National Park Service.

When is the peak season of the World War II Memorial?

The peak season at the World War II Memorial is in the spring.

Visitation rises significantly in March, with visitor numbers often exceeding 600,000.
April is frequently the busiest month, with visitor numbers sometimes over 650,000.
May and June see high visitor numbers, while in July visitations start dropping off, although the Memorial is popular right up to November.

When is the best time to visit the World War II Memorial?

The best time to visit the World War II Memorial is Spring (March-May). The mild temperatures and blooming flowers make it an ideal time for sightseeing, though this is the busiest time to do so.

Summer (June-August): Maintained high visitation due to school breaks.
Fall (September-November): Fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
Winter (December-February): Least crowded, best for quiet reflection.

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How popular is the World War II Memorial?

The World War II Memorial is one of the most visited war memorials in the U.S. and it ranks among the top landmarks in Washington, D.C.

Why do people visit the World War II Memorial?

The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million Americans who served in the war and the over 400,000 who lost their lives. The site features:

56 granite pillars representing U.S. states and territories.
Freedom Wall with 4,048 gold stars, each symbolizing 100 fallen service members.
Victory Pavilion and Atlantic & Pacific Arches commemorating war efforts in Europe and the Pacific

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References

NPS: National Park Visitation Statistics