Visit Washington National Cathedral

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The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, operated under the more familiar name of Washington National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church … Wikipedia

Height: 299′ (91 m)
Opened: September 29, 1990
Hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 4:30 pm, Sun 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Architectural style: Gothic Revival architecture
Architects: Henry Vaughan, George Frederick Bodley, Philip H. Frohman

Washington National Cathedral mapCome see the beautiful architecture and grounds, learn more about our history, and enjoy the spectrum of spiritual and cultural activities offered year-round by Washington National Cathedral.

The requested contribution to visit the Cathedral is
$10 per person.

Washington National Cathedral is located at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest Washington, DC, at the intersection of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues.

WNC require that all groups visiting the Cathedral make a reservation. Groups may take a tour or come to worship. You will need a reservation if your group:
– is larger than 13 people
– will be arriving by motor coach
– will be arriving by larger vehicle, such as a mini-bus or 15-passenger van

Tours, led by a Cathedral docent, provide an overview of the Cathedral’s art, architecture, history, and mission; they last about 30 minutes. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of services and to stay for the duration.

The Cathedral presents exhibitions in several locations within the building. Currently on display on the seventh floor are “Though the Earth Be Moved”, a look at the impact of the 2011 earthquake on the Cathedral, and “Gothic Resilience,” an exhibition of Cathedral photographs by Colin Winterbottom. Exhibits are open daily and are free of charge.

Parking in the Cathedral’s underground garage is free on Sundays for services and organ recitals; parking for concerts and programs is available for an event-parking fee.

website: http://www.nationalcathedral.org/

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