Air Force Memorial Closed, March 23–April 24

The Air Force Memorial will be closed to all visitors from March 23 to April 24 for cleaning and inspection of the spires. 

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Arlington National Cemetery Reaches Level III Arboretum Status

June 19, 2018

Contributions to the arboretum community, tree science and urban forestry lead to prestigious accreditation


Traffic advisory: Visitors should expect traffic delays Sunday, June 10

June 08, 2018

On Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 5-11 a.m., the ramps from Memorial Avenue and the G.W. Memorial Parkway to Route 110 and southbound Route 27 are scheduled to be closed for the 2018 Armed Forces Cycling Classic. The race course is below.


Plan your visit to Arlington over Memorial Day weekend

May 16, 2018

Memorial Day is a day to honor our nation's heroes in solemn remembrance. It is a sacred day for us to reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen service members.


National Memorial Day Observance scheduled for May 28

May 16, 2018

U.S. Army Military District of Washington News Release


Eligibility Survey Launched on Future of Cemetery

April 04, 2018
Cemetery leadership encourages the public and stakeholders to be part of eligibility discussion

Hours of operation change April 1; Changing of the Guard takes place every 30 minutes

April 01, 2018

Effective April 1, Arlington National Cemetery's hours of operation change to remain open two hours later each day. The cemetery is now open from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The parking garage closes an hour later at 8 p.m.


Easter Sunrise Service scheduled for April 1

March 16, 2018

The annual Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater is scheduled to take place April 1, at 6:30 a.m.


New queuing lanes established for funeral attendees

March 16, 2018
Arlington National Cemetery recently established queuing lanes just outside the Administration Building to assist family members and guests attending funeral services on these hallowed grounds.

Arlington House to temporarily close beginning March 19

March 16, 2018

Mansion will close from March 19 through fall 2019


Arlington National Cemetery Testifies to the House Armed Services Committee Today to Discuss Future of Cemetery

March 08, 2018

Karen Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director, Army Military National Cemeteries and Katharine Kelley, Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery testified before a House Armed Services Committee Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing today March 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building to discuss the future capacity and eligibility of our nation’s most Sacred Shrine.