Vietnam Women's Memorial Monument

Address: Near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, National Mall, Washington, DC, USA

Website: https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm

Hours: Open 24 hours (outdoor memorial)

Admission: Free

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is a bronze sculpture group on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that honors the women who served in and supported the U.S. effort during the Vietnam War. The memorial was unveiled in 1993 and forms part of the broader Vietnam Veterans Memorial complex.

The sculpture depicts three uniformed women tending to a wounded soldier and is placed near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It is intended as a complementary monument recognizing the roles of nurses, support staff and volunteers during the conflict.

The memorial stands on the National Mall close to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and near Constitution Gardens and the Reflecting Pool. It is accessible on foot from central Washington, D.C., and is visited in conjunction with other nearby war memorials.

• Dedication: Unveiled in 1993 and created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre, the bronze group commemorates women who served during the Vietnam War.

The memorial sits on the National Mall just south of the main wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. From the Smithsonian metro station (blue/orange/silver lines), walk west along Independence Avenue and then north onto 23rd Street NW; it’s roughly a 10-15 minute walk.

• Visit at dawn or late afternoon for softer light and far fewer visitors; the bronze figures show much more detail at those times.
• Combine with a walk along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; the two sites are in close proximity and complement each other historically.
• Respect the adjacent memorial spaces - no loud music or alcohol; the area is often used by veterans and families for quiet reflection.