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Washington Monument

Enjoy the view of the National Mall, the Capitol, and more at the observation deck

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Tickets overview

  • Built to commemorate George Washington, the first president of the United States

  • Both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk

  • It measures in at an impressive 555-feet tall (169 meters)

  • Construction of the monument was paused during the American Civil War

  • You can ride the elevator up 50 stories in 60 seconds while viewing a multimedia presentation

  • Enjoy views that stretch 25 miles from the observation deck and see DC landmarks like the White House and Arlington National Cemetery

If you want to visit the Washington Monument, there's good news. The tickets are free!

However, you'll see need a a ticket with a timeslot. All visitors (including children aged two and over) must have a ticket to enter the Washington Monument.

Your free ticket can be booked either online, in person, or by phone at 877-444-6777.

Walk up tickets (same day only)

  • Get your free same day tickets from the Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street between Madison Dr. and Jefferson Dr.

  • The lodge opens at 08:45 and tickets are released on a first come, first served basis

  • One person can get up to six tickets as well as request their preferred ticket time

  • Please note: many visitors begin to queue for tickets long before the ticket window opens

Online Advance Tickets

  • There is a non-refundable $1.00 service charge per ticket to cover the reservation service

30-day advance reservations:

  • You can book your Washington Monument tickets up to one month in advance of visiting

  • Tickets 30 days in the future become available at 10:00 each morning (e.g. on August 9 at 10 am, tickets for September 8 will be available)

  • 24-hour advance reservations:

  • Need last-minute Washington Monument tickets? A limited number of additional tickets are made available at 10 am each day for the next day's visits (e.g. on September 7 at 10 am, tickets will become available for visits on September 8)

  • You can go inside the Washington Monument – it's best to book a free ticket in advance

  • There is a 500-foot high observation deck at the top of the monument – don't worry, there's an elevator

  • There is also a museum at 490 feet up

  • The interior of the monument is lined in commemorative stones honoring George Washington

  • Wondering why the colour of the monument changes suddenly? Construction was paused for a number of reasons, so different stones were used when building resumed

  • You can see two states from the top of the Washington Monument – Maryland and Virginia

Washington Monument reviews

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Corrado,  Italy Italy
04 Sep 2024
Excellent
Il personale è stato gentilissimo, le spiegazioni esaurienti anche se solo in Inglese.
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Alexandra,  United States United States
15 Jul 2024
Poor
I did not use it since it was not clear to me it was just a self tour! I wasted my money
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Anonymous
20 May 2024
Poor
The address mentioned in the email for the starting point of the tour was incorrect. This caused us to almost miss our tour. Terrible experience.
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About: Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is a landmark structure and obelisk standing proudly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Beloved of Americans, and recognisable to millions around the world from its many appearances in Hollywood movies, it was built to honor the legacy of the first president of the United States, George Washington.

Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, D.C.
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