Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and equality for women. President Barack Obama designated the national monument on April 12, 2016.
🌤 Weather Information
Washington DC gets to see 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 a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
🚗 Directions
The Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM is located on Capitol Hill at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street, NE, next to the Hart Senate Office building. It is a free-standing, federal style brick house surrounded by a black cast-iron fence. The entrance for the museum tours and bookstore is located on 2nd Street. Follow the entrance signs to the brick staircase and outdoor lift. The door facing Constitution Avenue is not an entrance.
Images
411th Unit of the National Park Service
Credit: NPS Photo
Calling out for Women Suffrage
Credit: NPS Photo
Entry way beauty
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A moment of repose
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To write a letter...
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Vase of flowers in Hall of Portraits illuminated by sunlight streaming through stained glass fan light
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Apr 28
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.8°F | Low: 46°F
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 76%
UV Index: 4.1
Sunrise: 06:14 AM
Sunset: 07:58 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 47.2°F
Cloud Cover: 76%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Wednesday, Apr 29
Moderate rain
High: 63.3°F | Low: 47.2°F
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 9.4 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 3.8
Sunrise: 06:13 AM
Sunset: 07:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 52.4°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Thursday, Apr 30
Sunny
High: 62.5°F | Low: 45.9°F
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 13.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 06:11 AM
Sunset: 08:00 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Park Alerts
Park Events
Museum Tour
Join NPS staff for a guided tour of the museum exhibits. Learn about the National Woman's Party and their confrontational tactics in the fight for the 19th amendment ensuring women's right to vote. The work continued in this headquarters as the NWP continued the campaign for women's social, political, and economic equality.
Location: 144 Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date: Mar 11, 2026 12:00am to Mar 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Museum Tour
Join NPS staff for a guided tour of the museum exhibits. Learn about the National Woman's Party and their confrontational tactics in the fight for the 19th amendment ensuring women's right to vote. The work continued in this headquarters as the NWP continued the campaign for women's social, political, and economic equality.
Location: 144 Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date: Mar 11, 2026 12:00am to Mar 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Silent Sentinels Sunday Walking Tour
Location: Begin at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, in front of the National Theatre. End at Lafayette Square in front of the White House
Date: Mar 15, 2026 12:00am to Mar 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Museum Tour
Join NPS staff for a guided tour of the museum exhibits. Learn about the National Woman's Party and their confrontational tactics in the fight for the 19th amendment ensuring women's right to vote. The work continued in this headquarters as the NWP continued the campaign for women's social, political, and economic equality.
Location: 144 Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date: Apr 3, 2026 12:00am to Apr 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Museum Tour
Join NPS staff for a guided tour of the museum exhibits. Learn about the National Woman's Party and their confrontational tactics in the fight for the 19th amendment ensuring women's right to vote. The work continued in this headquarters as the NWP continued the campaign for women's social, political, and economic equality.
Location: 144 Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date: Apr 3, 2026 12:00am to Apr 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
144 Constitution Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: (202) 543-2240
✉️ Email: bepa_info@nps.gov