National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Tours and Tickets

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While it’s free to visit the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, travelers seeking insight into the monument may want to consider booking a tour. Guided tours start from USD$80, and typically include a full itinerary of the city’s key sights and attractions, including other monuments and memorials.

If you’re driving to the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, you can find metered street parking in the Crystal City and Pentagon City neighborhoods. Alternatively, there is paid parking at the Fashion Center in Pentagon City Mall. The Pentagon’s Hayes Street parking lot is also open to the public on weekdays between 5pm and 7am—although overnight parking is not permitted—and all day during weekends and holidays.

Yes, there are public restrooms at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. While the memorial is open to visitors around the clock, the restrooms are open between 7am and 10pm daily. Other amenities at the monument are limited, and eating and drinking are prohibited, except for water.

Touring the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a personal experience, and you can take as much time as you need to pay your respects here. Around 30–40 minutes should be plenty of time for most visitors. If you’re visiting with a tour, most allocate around 10–20 minutes to stopping at the memorial.

Yes, you can take photos at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. However, photography is not permitted at any other locations around the Pentagon, including pedestrian pathways, streets, and drop-off areas. Check for signs outlining guidance if you’re unsure, but any photography around the memorial itself should be fine.