United States Navy Memorial

United States Navy Memorial
United States Navy Memorial
Map showing the location of United States Navy Memorial
Map showing the location of United States Navy Memorial
LocationWashington, D.C., U.S.
Coordinates38°53′39″N 77°01′23″W / 38.8940944°N 77.0229509°W / 38.8940944; -77.0229509
EstablishedOctober 13, 1987 (1987-10-13)
Governing bodyU.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Websitewww.navymemorial.org

The United States Navy Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.

It lies on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest, adjacent to the Archives station of the Washington Metro and the National Archives building. The National Park Service, through its National Mall and Memorial Parks administrative unit, provides technical and maintenance assistance to the foundation.[clarification needed] The plaza is part of Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.

Associated with the memorial is the Naval Heritage Center, which offers spaces available for rent, and is open year-round.