When is the best time to visit National Theatre DC?
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National Theatre DC
- 4.52.1k reviews
Historic 1,672-seat theater on Pennsylvania Avenue hosting touring Broadway musicals and other shows.
Quick answers
National Theatre DC in short
Is National Theatre DC indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Theatre DC good for kids?
Sometimes: Depends on the show; most touring musicals suit older children, and a ticket is needed for every attendee.
How much does National Theatre DC cost?
Tickets Varies by show.
Do you need to book National Theatre DC?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
How long do you need at National Theatre DC?
About 2.5 hours.
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Where is National Theatre DC?
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is National Theatre DC wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
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 · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
- Hours unknown: check before you go
61°
Clear
- Feels
- 61°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
62° - 11am64°
- 12pm
67°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 National Theatre DC
- 2 DC by Foot · 2 min
- 3 District Taco · 2 min
- 4 InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG · 3 min
- 5 Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken · 3 min
Good to know
- Kids: Depends on the show; most touring musicals suit older children, and a ticket is needed for every attendee
- Tickets Varies by show
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 2.1k reviews
Known for
- Touring Broadway musicals
- Historic theater
- Mezzanine and balcony seating
What people say
- People like:
- Historic theater with good views of the stage
- Worth knowing:
- Tight seats
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
DC by FootTours · 2 min walk
District TacoMexican · 2 min walk
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHGLandmark · 3 min walk
Good nowAstro Doughnuts & Fried ChickenBakery · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.