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Washington Monument National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., with the last tour beginning before 4:45 P.M. The days for scheduled closure are July 4th and December 25th.

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. 

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
White-tailed deer are found in abundance on the battlefield. The rising population of deer has an intense affect on the herbaceous and woody plants found within the park, and several studies have recently been conducted on the effects of the overpopulation of deer.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2008 at 15:06 EST