Visit
Plan Your Visit
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is open every day of the year, no reservation required, no admission fee. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, the Memorial Garden is here for you.
Located beside the Beverly Hills Fire Department at the corner of North Rexford Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard, the Memorial Garden is easily accessible from throughout the Los Angeles area.
Open Daily
Daily from Sunrise to Sunset
Admission
Free
Address
445 North Rexford Drive
Visitor Guide
Download Visitor GuideEssential Visitor Information
Essential Visitor Information
Address
445 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Corner of
N. Rexford Drive & S. Santa Monica Blvd / Burton Way (North/West corner)
Hours
Daily from Sunrise to Sunset
Admission
Free, always
Phone
(310) 285-1000
Located on the grounds of
Beverly Hills Fire Department
Parking
Complimentary two-hour parking in the structure next to the Library at 455 N. Rexford Drive
Getting Here
Getting Here
By Car
The Beverly Hills 9/11Memorial Garden is at the northwest corner of North Rexford Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. From the 10 Freeway, take the Robertson Boulevard exit north and continue to Santa Monica Boulevard, then head west to Rexford Drive. From the 405 Freeway, take the Wilshire Boulevard exit east and continue to Rexford Drive, then head north.
Parking
Street parking is available on North Rexford Drive and surrounding streets. Complimentary two-hour parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure at 455 N. Rexford Drive, adjacent to the Memorial Garden and next to the Beverly Hills Public Library. Metered street parking is available throughout the surrounding blocks and is typically easy to find outside of peak business hours. For bus and large group parking, contact (310) 285-1000 in advance.
By Public Transit
Big Blue Bus Line 5 stops on Santa Monica Boulevard near Rexford Drive. Metro Bus Lines 4 and 704 run along Santa Monica Boulevard. The Memorial Garden is approximately 1.5 miles from the Wilshire/Western Metro Purple Line station.
What to Expect
What to Expect
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is a quiet, outdoor space. The Memorial Garden takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to walk through thoughtfully, though many visitors choose to sit longer at the curved granite benches surrounding the steel beam.
The bent steel beam at the center is the immediate focal point. Take a moment to simply stand with it before reading the surrounding plaques. The names engraved on the stainless steel base, all 2,977 of them, are worth taking time with. Walk slowly around the full perimeter before sitting. The Steel Beam & Symbolism page offers a full guide to the meaning behind what you see.
Evening visits offer a different experience. The Memorial Garden is lit at night and the atmosphere after dark is quieter and more contemplative. The lighting was designed intentionally for remembrance. The designers believed remembrance should not be limited to daylight.
Children & Photography
Visiting with Children
The Memorial Garden is welcoming to visitors of all ages. Children often respond most strongly to the physical presence of the steel beam — its scale and the fact that it is bent makes an impression that words alone cannot. There are no graphic images at the memorial. It was designed to honor and remember, not to depict violence or cause distress.
The Memorial Garden Guided Exploration, available on the Community page and as a printable PDF, is designed to guide children through the Memorial Garden in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
Photography
Photography is welcome at the memorial. Visitors are asked to be respectful of the space and of others who may be grieving or reflecting. During the annual September 11 ceremony, photography is permitted but visitors are asked to be mindful of the ceremony in progress.
Group Visit Information
Visiting with Groups
Group Visits
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden welcomes school and educational group visits. The Memorial Garden is open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset. No advance registration is required for general visits. For structured school visits, contact the Beverly Hills Fire Department in advance. Contact (310) 285-1000 to coordinate in advance.
What to Bring
For your visit, bring printed copies of the Guided Exploration and Teacher Preparation Guide, both available as PDF downloads on this site, along with clipboards or something firm to write on. The Memorial Garden is outdoors, so water and comfortable, weather-appropriate attire are recommended.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is at ground level with no steps to navigate. Paved walking paths traverse the Memorial Garden throughout. Curved granite benches are available for seating. Restrooms are available at the Beverly Hills Civic Center nearby. For specific accessibility questions or requirements, contact the Beverly Hills Fire Department at (310) 285-1000 in advance of your visit. The committee is committed to ensuring the memorial is accessible to all.
Nearby Civic Center Landmarks
Nearby Civic Center Landmarks
The Memorial Garden is part of the Beverly Hills Civic Center campus. Beverly Hills City Hall and the Beverly Hills Public Library are directly adjacent, and the surrounding Civic Center grounds and public plazas make the area a natural destination for a longer visit.