Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

Choir processing and carrying a banner that reads, "My House shall be called the House of Prayer for all People," in the Nave of Washington National Cathedral

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Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

10:00am - 5:00pm

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

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7:00am

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7:00am

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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12:00pm

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12:00pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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1:30pm

1:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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2:00pm

2:00pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

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2:00pm

2:00pm

Bell Tower Climb

Nave

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3:30pm

3:30pm

Concert: In the Company of Saints

upcoming concert

Join the Cathedral Choir for an intimate performance that explores the legacies of saints from St. Peter and St. Paul, to Hildegard of Bingen, to Martin Luther King, Jr. Held in the Great Choir, you’ll sit in hand-carved pews near the High Altar and its intricately-carved reredos that depicts more than 100 saints and other individuals that exemplify the Christian faith throughout the centuries. get tickets

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Discover the Cathedral

From worship to majestic architecture to soul-stirring music to thought-provoking public programs, these highlights showcase the best the Cathedral has to offer. Want to come tour the Cathedral in person? See all of our sightseeing and touring options by planning your visit below.

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Choristers singing in the Great Choir during Evensong — Experience Music & Concerts

View of the altar and reredos in the Cathedral's St. Mary's Chapel — Discover Art & Architecture

Visitor looking at Cathedral towers during tower climb tour — Sightseeing & Tours

An Evening with Author Ray Suarez

special event

Join us for an evening forum with author Ray Suarez on his new book, Becoming American in the 21st Century: An Oral History. Copies of the book will be sold onsite by Politics & Prose, and the author will be signing copies following the event. Learn more about the author and the book, or get tickets below. learn more

Join our Spring Workshops

upcoming programs

This spring, connect to the bloom of nature through one of the Center for Prayer & Pilgrimage's workshops. With in-person and online options, there's something for everyone. Learn more about dates and offerings below. learn more

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Explore Cathedral Highlights

Every person is a beloved child of God, and our hope is that every person can find themselves reflected in the stories we tell here at the Cathedral. Take a dive into the highlights of the Cathedral, and look for the ways your story is told in our art and architecture.