Operating Hours & Seasons

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

Summer Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (May 31 - September 6, 2010) with the last tour beginning before 9:45 p.m.

Rest of Year: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the last tour beginning before 4:45 p.m.

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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.