Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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11:00am - 5:00pm

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11:00am - 5:00pm

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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12:30pm

12:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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1:00pm

1:00pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

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1:30pm

1:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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3:30pm

3:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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5:00pm

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

5:00pm

Take On Lent: Dinner and Classes

Bethlehem Chapel

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Donate to Easter Boxes for Community Youth

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The Cathedral Scholars Program, along with partners at Friendship Place, are excited to announce the 3rd annual Easter Boxes initiative to help community youth. Intended for children between the ages of 5 and 12, the boxes will contain essential school supplies and fun toys to brighten their Easter holiday. learn more and help

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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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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

Celebrating Women at the Cathedral

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Latest episode now streaming! From stained glass and carvings to leadership in worship, women have been important in the life of the Cathedral from the beginning. Join Provost Jan Cope and Mimi McNamara, along with host Jo Nygard Owens, as they highlight the women who have forged a path at the Cathedral. stream now

Easter Sunday Passes Now Available

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Due to capacity concerns, the two Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist services (8 and 11:15 am) require reserved in-person passes. The 11:15 service is at capacity, but passes remain for the 8:00 service. Learn more below and see our complete schedule for Lent and Holy Week. 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.