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Washington Monument National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The Washington Monument is open daily except July 4 and December 25.

The Washington Monument hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., with the last tour beginning before 4:45 P.M.

Please note the following regulations with regard to visiting the Washington Monument:

No storage facility available

No Animals (except certified guide dogs)

No Suitcases or Large Backpacks

No Guns or Knives

No Strollers

No Food or Drink

No Mace or Aerosol Cans

Please notify a park ranger if you have a medical condition and/or device (e.g. pregnancy, pacemaker, insulin pump, et cetera) that requires special attention at the security screening facility. 

Gravesite of President John F. Kennedy  

Did You Know?
President John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His gravesite is down the hill below Arlington House.

Last Updated: November 05, 2009 at 12:17 EST