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ChurchMassachusetts Avenue Heights
Washington National Cathedral
- 4.87.4k reviews
Neo-Gothic cathedral with stained glass, a large organ and gardens; tower tours offer views over Washington.
Quick answers
Washington National Cathedral in short
When is the best time to visit Washington National Cathedral?
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 Washington National Cathedral indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Washington National Cathedral good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Washington National Cathedral cost?
Tickets about $15 adult (unverified).
Do you need to book Washington National Cathedral?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
How long do you need at Washington National Cathedral?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is Washington National Cathedral?
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.
Is Washington National Cathedral wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
- Hours unknown: check before you go
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
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Good to know
- Tickets about $15 adult (unverified)
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 7.4k reviews
Known for
- Stained glass
- Organ recitals
- Tower tours
- Gargoyles
On offer
- Restroom
Around Massachusetts Avenue Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time