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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Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Monday

8:00am

Worshippers seated for Eucharist service in Cathedral's Saint Mary Chapel

8:00am

Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist

Nave

Free

4:00pm

Choristers singing in the Great Choir during Evensong

4:00pm

Online Retreat: Moving Mindfully into the New Year

Online Only

Free

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Inspire the beauty you want to see in the world. Every gift, large or small, will help your cathedral leap into a new year of ministry and outreach as we share God's love with our nation. give now

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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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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

Cathedral Vicar in festive vestment holding a lit candle with worshippers in the background, also holding lit candles, at Christmas

Christmas Confidential: Behind the Scenes Peek

crossroads podcast

Latest episode now streaming! Cozy up with our Crossroads Christmas episode as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Canon Vicar Dana Corsello, and Chorister Director Julie DeBoer share what it takes to welcome 30,000 guests to Cathedral services and concerts. stream now

Moving into 2025, re-set and re-center with the Cathedral

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With the prospect of a new year filled with uncertainty on the world stage, starting the new year with intention can keep the feelings of anxiety and overwhelm at bay. The Cathedral can be a refuge, whether you join us in-person, online, or both, and there are plenty of new year offerings to choose from. 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.