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The Monument stands against the backdrop of night

A birds eye view of the top of the Washington Monument

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.

Experience the memorials at night!

Physical Address:

2 15th St. NW

Washington, DC 20024

Mailing Address:

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Washington, DC 20242

contact-details

Phone Number: 202-426-6841 Voice

Email Address: national_mall@nps.gov
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Fees

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.

Entrance Passes

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

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Directions:

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

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Regular 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.

Exceptions:

Maintenance Closures (January 10, 2025 - January 10, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Independence Day (July 4) (July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025)

Weather Information:

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)