When is Washington Monument open?
Every day, 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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LandmarkThe Wharf
Washington Monument
- 4.725k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
555-foot marble obelisk honoring George Washington on the National Mall; an elevator ride to the observation level needs a timed ticket.
Quick answers
Washington Monument in short
When is the best time to visit Washington Monument?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Washington Monument indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Washington Monument good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Washington Monument cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Washington Monument?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Washington Monument?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Washington Monument?
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Washington Monument wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 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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Hours
Closed now- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Washington Monument
- 2 National Mall · 4 min
- 3 German-American Friendship Garden · 5 min
- 4 Floral Library · 6 min
- 5 World War II Memorial · 7 min
Good to know
- Tickets Grounds free; elevator ticket about $1 reservation fee
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 25k reviews
Known for
- 555-ft obelisk
- Observation deck
- National Mall views
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
National MallPark · 4 min walk
Good nowGerman-American Friendship GardenGarden · 5 min walk
Floral LibraryGarden · 6 min walk
World War II MemorialLandmark · 7 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time