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Do you need a reservation for Washington Monument?
Washington Monument's timed entry and reservation rules, quoted from its own page, with the dates, hours and how to book. Pick a day to check it.
What Washington Monument requires
Washington Monument requires a ticket every day.
Fees & Passes (Washington Monument), National Park Service, checked November 2026.
Washington Monument · Nov 3, 2026. Yes. Washington Monument needs a ticket to enter on Nov 3, 2026.
Washington Monument · Nov 3, 2026
Reservation neededYes. Washington Monument needs a ticket to enter on Nov 3, 2026.
Ticket · 2026
Timed tickets
"All guests ages 2+ need a ticket to enter the Washington Monument. Supplies are limited."
- When
- Every day of the year
When to book
"Tickets are released daily at 10:00 am | Tickets are available 30 days in advance of the tour date. ... Additional tickets are released one day before the tour date."
Fee
"Though there is no admission fee for the Washington Monument, there is a non-refundable $1.00 service charge per advance ticket."
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"Free, same-day, timed tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited and typically run out."
"The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m."
"The Washington Monument is closed one day during the first week of every month for routine maintenance, as well as on Independence Day and Christmas Day. Closures for 2026: January 8, February 3, March 4, April 6, May 7, June 2, July 4, July 8, August 3, September 10, October 5, November 11, November 26, December 25."
Source: Fees & Passes (Washington Monument), National Park Service, checked November 2026.
Also read on: Operating Hours & Seasons (Washington Monument)
A guide to each agency's published rules, not a booking service. Dates and hours change; the linked page and Recreation.gov are the authority.
- Each park's own page, quoted
- Any day, any arrival time
- Booking link and release times
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