What are the hours at Washington Monument?

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Regular Hours)

How much does it cost to enter Washington Monument?

Washington Monument charges $1 per vehicle. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Washington Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Washington Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Washington Monument open right now?

Q: Is Washington Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Washington Monument is partially closed. Washington Monument is closed for maintenance one day each month

National Park Service site · DC

Partially closed

Washington Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusWashington Monument is closed for maintenance one day each month

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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

Type: National Park Service site
State: DC
Nearest town: Washington

About Washington Monument

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

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Visitor info

Address2 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20024

Phone(202) 426-6841

Websitewww.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Regular Hours

Entrance fee$1 per vehicle · fee details ↗

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

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How we read this status

We derive Washington Monument'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: Washington Monument is closed for maintenance one day each month Full method: how we check park status.