The Washington Monument, the iconic tribute to America's first president George Washington reopened for tours. The 555-foot obelisk has been closed for tours since August 23, 2011, when a 5.8 magnitude earthquake caused significant damage to the structure and forced its closure.Tickets (tours are free but you need a timed ticket) are available at the Washington Monument Lodge, on 15th Street, between Madison and Jefferson drives. Tour tickets are also available online at the National Park Service's reservation page.
The Washington Monument is open daily 7 days a week except for July 4 and Dec. 25. Summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. until Labor Day.
The following items are restricted within the Washington Monument and there is 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, except bottled water or baby formula in clear plastic containers.
- No Mace or Aerosol Cans
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