Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $1 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Timed Entry Reservation - Park: $1
- HoursOperating Hours The Washington Monument is open daily except July 3, July 4 and December 25. Regular Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 202-426-6841 · national_mall@nps.gov
GPS Coordinates: 38.889463, -77.035237 Address: 2 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Washington Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Washington Monument?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Washington Monument.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Operating Hours The Washington Monument is open daily except July 3, July 4 and December 25. Regular Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.
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