Washington, D.C. - Washington Monument - Helpful Travel Information



The Washington Monument is a tribute to George Washington, the first President of the United States and General during the War for US independence.

The Washington Monument is made from marble, granite, and gneiss.

The Washington Monument is the world's tallest free-standing stone structure at over 555 feet (169 meters).

The Washington Monument tours are available, however, tickets are required. 

Visitors to the Monument will go up the elevator 500-feet to the observation level as a part of the tour. 

Visitors are rewarded with a sweeping view of the DC area from the observation level of the Washington Monument.

More useful information is below in this Washington Monument travel guide for Washington DC visitors.

Address

The Washington Monument is located at 2 15th St. NW  Washington, DC 200024 
(Middle on the National Mall)

Hours and Admission Fee

Washington Monument Hours:

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  - Daily - except July 4 and December 25     

The last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.

Washington Monument Tour Ticket:

Admission is Free to the Washington Monument but tickets are REQUIRED for tours up the monument.

• Get your tickets from the Ticket Booth located at Washington Monument Lodge (15th st)

• Booth opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes when all tickets have been distributed for the day.

• Up to 6 tickets are allowed per person.

• The Tour Entrance to The Washington Monument is located up by the monument.  

• Visitors can purchase tickets online to The Washington Monument for a fee.
Getting There

To the Washington Monument By DC Metro:

- Take the Silver, Blue, or Orange Line DC Metro

- Exit at the Smithsonian Station or Federal Triangle Station

- Walk to Washington Monument

Detailed map with alternative directions and Parking information for Washington Monument

DC Circulator bus to the Washington Monument:

- Take the DC Circulator bus if you are around the National Mall area. 

- It is economical, convenient, and saves you from way too much walking.  

DC Circulator Bus Information - National Mall loop


You can also take DC hop-on hop-off bus provided by companies like Big Bus or Old Town Trolly.

Big Bus Tours Washington DC information and Tickets
Recommendations

Tips for visiting Washington Monument in Washington DC:

- Plan ahead, reserve online for the Washington Monument, this line tends to be long during the busy time of Spring and Summer! 

- If you are coming to pick up tickets on the day of your visit, plan to start line up at 7AM.

- Please be advised that security is strict here at Washington Monument.

- If you have time combine with tours of Holocaust Museum, African American Museum, Printing and Engraving, Jefferson Monument.
Website National Park Service - Washington Monument Website