Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
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Washington Monument
- LocationWashington, DC
- Entrance $1 timed entry reservation - park
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now81°F Light rain shower
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Architecture and Building
- Engineering
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
Alerts (2)
Park ClosureWashington Monument temporarily closed The Washington Monument is temporarily closed while the National Park Service conducts required maintenance. The closure… Read more
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed while the National Park Service conducts required maintenance. The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. The Washington Monument grounds remain open to visitors during the temporary closure. The Monument will reopen as soon as the maintenance work is complete.
InformationWashington Monument is closed for maintenance one day each month The monument is also closed for the holidays on July 4 and Dec 25 each year. BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES for Maintenance… Read more
The monument is also closed for the holidays on July 4 and Dec 25 each year. BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES for Maintenance. JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER16 (WED) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER5 (THU) DECEMBER8 (TUE)
Things to Do
1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Visit the Washington Monument
Reservation required
Did you know you can go to the top of the Washington Monument? You can! But you will need to plan ahead. Tickets are required to visit the interior of the Washington Monument.
Learn more about Visit the Washington Monument on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Regular Hours
Hours details
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Regular HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Operating Hours The Washington Monument is open daily except July 3, July 4 and December 25. Regular Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
- $1Timed Entry Reservation - Park
Fee details
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Timed Entry Reservation - Park$1
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.
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Weather & conditions
81°F
Light rain shower · feels like 88°
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Today
95° 63°
Overcast57% rain -
Tomorrow
71° 56°
Light rain shower87% rain -
Sunday
64° 62°
Light rain shower92% rain
Updated 1 hr ago
WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details
Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 2 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
WeatherSmall Craft Advisory Details
Small Craft Advisory issued October 2 at 9:45AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to expect by season
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 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)
Photos
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One of fifty flags flying around the base of the Monument — NPS Photo/Brian Hall -
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Getting There
Washington, DC 20024
GPS Coordinates: 38.889463, -77.035237 Address: 2 15th St. NW Washington, D.C.
Full directions
Nearest Intersection: 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW
Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242
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