Washington Monument National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Washington Monument Temporarily Closed

The National Park Service has temporarily closed the Washington Monument due to damage from the August 23 earthquake. See More Link for updated information
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George Washington

The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. and one of the city's early attractions. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555' 5 1/8" tall, and offers views in excess of thirty miles. It was finished on December 6, 1884.

Tickets for the Washington Monument may be obtained from the Washington Monument Lodge.

Visiting the Washington Monument

The Washington Monument remains closed for an thorough assessment after the August 23, 2011 earthquake. Click Here for updated information.

National Mall and Memorial Parks App

This is the Official National Park Service app for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. On your next visit to Washington, D.C., use it to explore many of the most cherished cultural and historical sites in the United States-from the Lincoln Memorial to the White House.

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Write to

National Mall and Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Park Headquarters
(202) 485-9880

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.

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