Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens) Park
Bronze memorial by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Washington
Memorial sculpted by Augustus Saint‑Gaudens in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.; visited by those interested in funerary art and nineteenth‑century sculpture.
Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens) at a Glance#
Address: Near the National Mall, Washington, D.C. (Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park area)
Website: https://www.nps.gov/saga/index.htm
Hours: Outdoor sculpture; accessible 24 hours
How to Get to Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens)#
Located in the Saint-Gaudens area near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; accessible by Metro (Smithsonian station on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines) and by numerous bus routes. Check the National Park Service website for precise location details.
Tips for Visiting Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens)#
- Visit on a weekday morning for quieter surroundings near the National Mall area.
- Combine a visit with nearby museums and monuments to make the most of a trip to the National Mall area.
- Check the National Park Service website for any scheduled maintenance or closures.
Best Time to Visit Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens)#
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for an outdoor visit; summer mornings are preferable to avoid heat and crowds.
Weather & Climate near Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens)#
Adams Memorial (Saint-Gaudens)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1093 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 30° | 24° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 99 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
