Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Honoring the World Central Kitchen Humanitarians

Apr. 25 at 11:00am Online Only

Today With the Cathedral

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No Sightseeing Today

Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Friday

7:00am

Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

7:00am

Celebration of Life: Honoring the World Central Kitchen Humanitarians

Online Only

5:00pm

Conductor directing choir in Cathedral's Great Choir

5:00pm

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

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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.

Plan Your Visit

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 — Worship With Us

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

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

New Episode: AI and Ethics

crossroads podcast

Whether you're embracing it or anxious about its consequences, AI has taken our world by storm. Dr. Joseph Yun, AI architect for the University of Pittsburgh and CEO of bluefoxlabs, joins the Cathedral's Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and Dr. Sonia Coman for a discussion on the state of AI, its risks, and the hope it can bring to the world. stream podcast now

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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.