Washington Monument Entry Tickets

Your experience

Enjoy pre-booked timed entry to the Washington Monument and take in sweeping 360° views of Washington, D.C. from its highest vantage point.

Getting started

Arrive up to 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time and wait in the designated area near the circle of flags. Show your ticket for validation and proceed through a mandatory security screening before entering the monument.

What to expect

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is the world’s tallest stone structure, built to honor George Washington and offering panoramic views of the U.S. capital.

Features

• Elevator experience: Ride a high-speed elevator that takes you 500 feet up to the observation deck in about 70 seconds.

• Panoramic views: Take in 360° views of landmarks like the White House, U.S. Capitol, and National Mall.

• Observation deck: View the city from windows on all four sides of the observation deck.

• Museum access: Descend to the museum level to see exhibits before returning to the ground floor.

• Digital guidebook: Use the included digital guidebook to identify landmarks and learn key historical insights.

Upgrades

Further enhance your visit with a 1.5-hour guided National Mall walking tour with a small group, expert guide, memorial visits, and a White House photo stop.