When is The Lockkeeper's House open?
Mon–Wed closed; Thu–Sun 11 AM–3 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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The Lockkeeper's House
- 4.6181 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Restored 1837 C&O Canal lockkeeper's house on the National Mall with ranger-led exhibits, a film and passport stamps.
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The Lockkeeper's House in short
When is the best time to visit The Lockkeeper's House?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Lockkeeper's House indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is The Lockkeeper's House good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Lockkeeper's House cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The Lockkeeper's House?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Lockkeeper's House?
About 30 minutes.
Where is The Lockkeeper's House?
Constitution Ave NW & 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006.
Is The Lockkeeper's House wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
58°
Clear
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 9am
60° - 10am63°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesdayToday
- Closed
- thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–3 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Lockkeeper's House
- 2 White House Visitor Center · 12 min
- 3 Lafayette Square · 14 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 181 reviews
Known for
- Canal history exhibits
- Ranger talks
- Passport stamps
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable rangers, restored building, canal history
- Worth knowing:
- Open only Thursday to Sunday, 11–3
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time