Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
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About Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
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Driving times from Washington Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Park
$1.00Advance reservations open 30 days before the tour date. Additional reservations open 24 hours in advance of the tour date. Advance reservations carry a $1 non-refundable processing fee. Free, same-day, walk-up reservations are available at the Washington Monument Lodge starting at 8:45 am. Maximum 6 tickets per customer. Tickets typically sell out. Group tours must reserve in advance at recreation.gov, maximum 55 tickets. Same-day tickets are not available for group tours.
Hours
Regular Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Washington Monument?
- Entrance to Washington Monument starts at $1. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Washington Monument?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Washington Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach World War II Memorial (1 min), Constitution Gardens (3 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (4 min), Korean War Veterans Memorial (5 min), Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (5 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (5 min).