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Memorial · Arlington, Virginia
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
Outdoor memorial next to the Pentagon, opened in 2008, with 184 illuminated benches over reflecting pools, one for each person killed in the September 11, 2001 attack on the building and on the plane that struck it.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
The memorial is located beside the Pentagon’s southwest façade, where American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building on September 11, 2001. It was designed by Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman and opened to the public on September 11, 2008, seven years after the attack.
There are 184 benches, one for each victim, each set above a small illuminated reflecting pool. The benches are arranged by the victims’ ages, from the youngest, 3 years old, to the oldest, 71. The direction each bench faces indicates where the person was: those who were inside the Pentagon have their names facing the building; those who were on the plane face the sky, toward the direction from which the aircraft came.
The memorial is a place of quiet and is open every day of the year. Plaques on the ground mark the victims’ birth years and help explain the arrangement of the site.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Early morning or early evening, when the benches are illuminated and there are fewer visitors.
How to get there
The Pentagon metro station (Blue and Yellow lines) is about a 10-minute walk, follow the signs. There is no visitor parking at the memorial.
Tip
Follow the signage from the station; outside the memorial area, photography of the Pentagon and its facilities is restricted.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
What is the Pentagon Memorial?
An outdoor memorial opened in 2008 with 184 illuminated benches, one for each victim of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon.
How are the benches at the Pentagon Memorial organized?
By the victims’ ages; the direction of each bench indicates whether the person was in the building or on the plane.
How do I get to the Pentagon Memorial?
By the Pentagon metro station, about a 10-minute walk; there is no visitor parking.