About Pennsylvania Avenue
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.
Is Pennsylvania Avenue open right now?
National Park Service site · DC
Open
Pennsylvania Avenue is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
- Type
- National Park Service site
- State
- DC
- Nearest town
- Washington
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
Visitor info
Address1 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20002
Phone(202) 426-6841
Websitewww.nps.gov/paav/index.htm ↗
Hours
A
| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Getting therePennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The avenue is among the world's more famous streets and is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital, extending through the corridors of Federal power and influence. "America's Main Street" visually connects, yet…
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How we read this status
We derive Pennsylvania Avenue's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.