Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Mar 15, 2024 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Fees & Passes - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 19, 2024 · Tickets are required to enter the Washington Monument. Reserve tickets online (reservation fee of $1 per ticket applies) or get free, same-day tickets at the Washington Monument Lodge on 15th Street near the Washington Monument.
History & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park …
The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital.
Plan Your Visit - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
The Washington Monument has reopened to the public as the National Park Service will have completed the modernization to the elevator and construction of a permanent screening facility for visitors entering the landmark.
Basic Information - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park …
Mar 25, 2021 · The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last tour time is 4:30). National Mall and Memorial Parks other sites are open 24 hours a day. The early evening and morning hours are beautiful and tranquil times to visit.
Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jan 23, 2025 · The Washington Monument honors and memorializes George Washington, the first president of the United States. The memorial is 555 feet, 5.125 inches tall, and was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1884.
Visit the Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jan 24, 2025 · The Washington Monument, built to honor George Washington, was the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 1884. Today, it still offers a commanding view of the capital city. Please be aware this experience involves crowding, confined spaces, and heights.
Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Webcams - National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park …
Apr 6, 2017 · Explore America's capital from over 500 feet in the air with EarthCam's live streaming webcam embedded in the Washington Monument's pyramidion. The camera offers one-of-a-kind views of the WWII Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool.
A History of the Washington Monument (Table of Contents)
Contemporary sketch of scene at dedication of monument and some memorial stones, February 22, 1885. 17. General Sheridan and Staff, representing the States of the Union, dedication of Washington Monument, 1885. 18. President Calvin Coolidge at Washington Monument for dedication of the memorial stone to New Mexico, 1927. 19. Pyramidion of ...