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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Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

No Self-Guided Sightseeing Today

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No Self-Guided Sightseeing Today

Self-Guided Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Monday

8:00am - 9:00am

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

8:00am - 9:00am

Early Sunday Eucharist

St. Mary's Chapel

Free

9:30am - 10:30am

9:30am - 10:30am

Men's Bible Study

N4- North Tower Conference Room

Free

9:30am - 10:30am

9:30am - 10:30am

Women's Bible Study

S4- South Tower Conference Room

Free

9:30am - 10:30am

9:30am - 10:30am

Congregation Newcomer Coffee

Pilgrim Observation Gallery

Free

11:15am - 12:45pm

Principal Sunday Eucharist

Sightseeing- Nave

Free

1:00pm - 3:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Knitting Ministry

S4- South Tower Conference Room

Free

1:30pm - 3:00pm

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Young Adults Ministry Bible Study

Library Board Room

Free

1:30pm - 2:20pm

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1:30pm - 2:20pm

National and International Coffee Hour

Online Only

Free

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Double Your Impact

Every gift made by midnight Sept. 24 will be doubled, up to $100,000, in honor of Dean Randy Hollerith’s 10 years of leadership.

Our Progress

$66,574

$100,000

Our Progress

$66,574

$100,000

Concert Tickets Now Available

2026-27 music season

Beloved traditions like Handel’s Messiah return alongside Marin Alsop conducting The Planets, the Cathedral Choir performing Mozart, a celebration of the Women of Jazz, and more. schedule + 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

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

Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis Coming January 2027

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Acclaimed art collective Luxmuralis returns in January 2027 with an all-new installation. Lost Worlds transforms the Cathedral’s soaring architecture through vivid projections, original music and cinematic storytelling. Extended experiences and VIP overnight options available! info + tickets

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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.