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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. 

Woodrow Wilson, 28th President: 1913-1921  

Did You Know?
Woodrow Wilson was the first president to have earned a Ph.D. in 1886. He received a degree in political science at Johns Hopkins University.

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