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Washington Monument

Closest Metro Stops:
Smithsonian Museum Museum
Federal Triangle Museum Museum
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Museum Admission: Free, but a ticket is required.

Museum Phone: (202) 426-6841

Museum Website: nps.gov/wamo

Museum GPS Coordinates: 38.889463, -77.035237

Museum Address: 31600 Independence Ave NW, Washington DC 20024.

Although the Washington Monument is accessible from two Metro Stations, the closest station is the Smithsonian Metro Station. The Smithsonian Station has two exits. Make sure to leave the station through "The Mall Exit" (at 12th St & Jefferson Dr SW). Use the map and directions below to find suggested routes to the Washington Monument.

From Smithsonian Metro Station
Approx. 0.6 mile, 10 min walk
Museum The station has two exits. Leave through The Mall Exit (at 12th St & Jefferson Dr SW).
Museum Walk approximately 3 blocks west on Jefferson Dr. SW.

From Federal Triangle Metro Station
Approx. 0.7 mile, 13 min walk
Museum Walk south on 12th St NW.
Museum Turn right at Constitution Ave NW.
Museum Turn left at 14th St NW.
Museum Turn right toward Washington Memorial Drwy SW.

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Washington Monument

The Washington Monument honors the "Father of our Country" and the 1st President of the United States, George Washington. It was dedicated in early 1885 after completing a construction process that had taken 36 years.

The Washington Monument stands 555 feet tall, as a result it is taller than any other building for miles around. It also remains the world's tallest freestanding stone structure.

The Washington Monument stands on a slight hill at the intersection of lines running east-west from the U.S. Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial and north-south from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial.

Free tickets are distributed for that day's visit from the kiosk on the Washington Monument grounds at 15th Street and Jefferson Drive on a first-come first-served basis 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hours of Operation

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

Summer Hours

May 31 - September 6
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 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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