Washington Monument

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Washington Monument at Dusk
The Monument stands against the backdrop of night
Aerial View of the Washington Monument
A birds eye view of the top of the Washington Monument
Washington Monument Flag
One of fifty flags flying around the base of the Monument
The Washington Monument, a white marble obelisk, towers above a ring of US Flags.
It's hard to miss the Washington Monument, a prominent landmark flanked by vast green spaces.
Washington Monument lit at night.
Experience the memorials at night!
Photos: National Park Service

About Washington Monument

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia
State Code DC
Weather Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with…

Location & Map

Washington Monument is located in District of Columbia.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Park $1.00

Advance reservations open 30 days before the tour date. Additional reservations open 24 hours in advance of the tour date. Advance reservations carry a $1 non-refundable processing fee. Free, same-day, walk-up reservations are available at the Washington Monument Lodge starting at 8:45 am. Maximum 6 tickets per customer. Tickets typically sell out. Group tours must reserve in advance at recreation.gov, maximum 55 tickets. Same-day tickets are not available for group tours.

Operating Hours

Operating Hours The Washington Monument is open daily except July 4 and December 25. Regular Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.889463, -77.035237 Address: 2 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW

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Contact & Address

Address 2 15th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20024
Phone 202-426-6841
Email national_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Engineering Monuments and Memorials Presidents

Things To Do

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