When is National Capitol Columns open?
Every day, 8 AM–4:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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National Capitol Columns
- 4.7615 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 4:30 pm
22 Corinthian sandstone columns from the U.S. Capitol (1828–1958), re-erected in a meadow at the National Arboretum.
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When is the best time to visit National Capitol Columns?
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 National Capitol Columns indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is National Capitol Columns good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Capitol Columns cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Capitol Columns?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Capitol Columns?
About 30 minutes.
Where is National Capitol Columns?
3501, 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Is National Capitol Columns wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 9:00 am
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 4:30 pm
- Outdoors
60°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
64° - 11am67°
- 12pm
70°
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 4:30 pm- monday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–4:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Capitol Columns
- 2 U.S. National Arboretum · 4 min
- 3 National Bonsai & Penjing Museum · 4 min
- 4 Echostage · 19 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 615 reviews
Known for
- Capitol columns
- Reflecting pool
- Arboretum setting
What people say
- People like:
- Historic columns, arboretum and bonsai nearby
Around Arboretum
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowU.S. National ArboretumSight · 4 min walk
National Bonsai & Penjing MuseumMuseum · 4 min walk
EchostageTheatre · 19 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