When is Old Post Office Pavilion open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Old Post Office Pavilion
- 4.5734 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
NPS-run clock tower in the historic Old Post Office building with a free elevator ride to an observation deck over downtown DC.
Quick answers
Old Post Office Pavilion in short
When is the best time to visit Old Post Office Pavilion?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Old Post Office Pavilion indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Old Post Office Pavilion good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Old Post Office Pavilion cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Old Post Office Pavilion?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Old Post Office Pavilion?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Old Post Office Pavilion?
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 5 pm
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- 60°
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- 5mph
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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
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesdayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Old Post Office Pavilion
- 2 Bazaar Meat by José Andrés · 1 min
- 3 Lincoln's Waffle Shop · 4 min
- 4 DC by Foot · 4 min
- 5 Warner Theatre · 4 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 734 reviews
Known for
- Clock tower observation deck
- Washington Monument views
- Park ranger talks
- Tower bells
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, quick elevators, helpful rangers, views of DC
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Bazaar Meat by José AndrésSpanish · 1 min walk
Good nowLincoln's Waffle ShopDiner · 4 min walk
DC by FootTours · 4 min walk
Warner TheatreTheatre · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am