Verified Oct 4, 2026
Washington Monument
Monument or square · Washington Dc · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Admission prices
Free
Washington Monument
Free entry
tickets to the Washington Monument are free
stated on recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234635 · checked 2026-10-06
Both 30-day advanced tickets and day before tickets can be reserved on recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Though the tickets to the Washington Monument are free, there is a non-refundable $1.00 service fee per ticket for processing service costs.
Practical
Washington Monument: address
2 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20024Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Washington Monument: opening hours
The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last tour time is 4:30).✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05Washington Monument: closing days
The Washington Monument is generally open daily, except for December 25 and during occasional maintenance or weather-related closures.✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Washington Monument: how to get there
The easiest way to visit the Washington Monument is by public transportation. Nearby Metro stations include: Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) L'Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow Lines)✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Washington Monument: parking
Parking near the National Mall is limited and often fills quickly, especially during spring and summer.✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Washington Monument: is it wheelchair accessible?
The Washington Monument is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Elevators provide access to the observation level.✓ nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm · 2026-10-05Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Free entry — official site →
You will be redirected to recreation.gov — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.