Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Quilt Display & Holy Eucharist

June 4 - 11:45 am In-Person

Today With the Cathedral

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Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Wednesday

7:00am

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7:00am

National Acolyte Festival

On October 11, the Cathedral is once more excited to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across the country to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. Registration for the 2025 National Acolyte Festival is now open! 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

Sustain What Sustains You

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Every week, through worship, music and dialogue on important issues, the Cathedral provides comfort and inspiration to tens of thousands of people. Generous friends and supporters like you make all this possible. Your gift today can help bring our fiscal year to a strong close and sustain our ministry in the months to come. donate today

Summer at the Cathedral

tours & programs

Experience the Cathedral like never before with an all-new after-hours event that combines Tower Climbs with light refreshments and golden hour views; find new paths to mindfulness with indoor and outdoor yoga sessions; or, round up the kids and have a blast at Family Fun Day. Learn more and get tickets now. 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.