Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Today With the Cathedral

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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

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7:00am

Guided Spotlights Tour

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11:30am

11:30am

Behind the Scenes Tour

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12:30pm

12:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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1:30pm

1:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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2:00pm

2:00pm

Bell Tower Climb

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3:30pm

3:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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5:00pm

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5:00pm

Seeing Deeper Returns this February

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This February 10-15, Seeing Deeper returns to Washington National Cathedral. Join us for a week of inspiration and connection, with breathtaking light shows and revitalizing yoga sessions under the Cathedral’s soaring architecture. Learn more and get tickets below. 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.

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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

A Service of Prayer for the Nation

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The Cathedral will host an interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation on January 21. All are welcome to watch the livestream as we gather with our interfaith and ecumenical partners to offer prayers of thanksgiving for our democracy and to seek God’s guidance in the years ahead. learn more

An Evening with David Brooks

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Join in-person or online as acclaimed columnist David Brooks and Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith discuss Brooks’ latest book, How to Know a Person, which delves into the art of human connection, exploring the intricacies of empathy, understanding, and the profound impact our relationships have on our lives. 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.