Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Today With the Cathedral

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10:00am - 2:00pm

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10:00am - 2:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

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7:00am

Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

7:00am

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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11:00am

11:00am

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

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12:30pm

12:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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5:00pm

Aerial view of choristers singing and holding scores in the Great Choir

5:00pm

A Fresh Start with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Crossroads Podcast

New episode now streaming! Host Jo Nygard Owens welcomes The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, the new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, to discuss the unique start to his term and his vision for the Episcopal Church in our digitally-connected world. Stream Now

Concert: The Choir of King's College

upcoming concert

On April 6, experience the transcendent voices of the world-famous Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Don't miss your opportunity to see one of the world's oldest and most beloved choral groups perform in Washington, DC. Livestream option available. 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.

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

Holy Week & Easter

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Join us as we journey through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter. See below for our full schedule. Due to capacity concerns, the two Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist services (8 and 11:15 am) require reserved in-person passes. Passes are still available for the 8:00 service.

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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.