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Washington Monument National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, with the last tour beginning at 9:45 pm. The only days for scheduled closure are July 4th and December 25th.

The following items are restricted within 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 let the Rangers running the lines know if you have any medical conditions (i.e. pacemakers) that require special attention at the security screening facility. 

Pennsylvania Avenue  

Did You Know?
The tradition of the riderless horse with boots reversed in the stirrups, observed during the funeral of President Kennedy, began with the funeral of William Henry Harrison in 1841.

Last Updated: July 15, 2008 at 14:37 EST