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.
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.