*The Memorial will be closed Thursday, October 31 for an employee event* The Elks National Memorial will be closing to the public beginning November 15, 2024. The Memorial will re-open for public touring April 14, 2025. We are open Monday through Saturday, noon to 4:00 PM. Please make your plans now to visit!
A monument in the truest sense, the Elks National Memorial was built in 1926 to honor Americans whose profound sacrifices for the nation can never be recognized by mere words. With its massive dome, heroic sculptures and intricately detailed friezes, the Memorial is a distinctively American interpretation of classical greatness.
On this website, you can explore the Memorial without leaving your chair. You can read about the building's history or take a virtual tour. When you're ready to come and see the Memorial in person, you can plan your visit, too.
Thanks to the following individuals for their generous online donations to the Elks National Memorial Restoration Trust: