Victims of Communism Memorial Park

Website: https://www.victimsofcommunism.org/

Hours: Outdoor, open 24 hours

Admission: Free

The Victims of Communism Memorial is a public memorial in Washington, D.C., created to commemorate the victims of 20th-century communist regimes. It consists of a sculptural monument and interpretive inscriptions and was established by a U.S.-based foundation.

The memorial functions as a focal point for commemorations and educational visits and is sited where it is accessible to visitors touring central Washington. It was dedicated in 2007 and has served as a venue for public ceremonies and historical reflection since then.

Located within the District of Columbia, the memorial sits among other national monuments and is reachable on foot or by public transport from central tourist areas.

• Dedication date: Dedicated and unveiled in 2007 by a U.S. national foundation; it serves as a public memorial and educational site near central Washington, D.C.

The memorial sits in northwest Washington, close to the capital’s embassy corridor. It’s a short taxi or rideshare from the National Mall; the nearest Metro stations are Farragut North (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver), each a 15-20 minute walk depending on pace. Several city buses also stop along Massachusetts Avenue and nearby cross streets.

• Visit at dawn or late evening to see the bronze in cool, empty light; mid-day the plaza fills with tour groups and photographs.
• Combine the stop with nearby Embassy Row and the National Mall - the memorial sits in a quieter patch of the city where locals walk dogs.
• Read the inscription on the base closely - visitors often miss several names and dates carved into the plinth.