Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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10:00am - 5:00pm

General Sightseeing

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7:00am

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7:00am

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

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5:00pm

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5:00pm

Lenten Season 2024

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You’re invited to join the Cathedral as we make our way from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter. See below for our schedule of services, musical offerings and meditations for the season. 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

Latest Cathedral Age Now Available

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Take a deep dive into the Cathedral’s new “Now and Forever” windows, including the history, context, Kerry James Marshall’s artist vision for the replacements, and poet Elizabeth Alexander’s accompanying work, “American Song.” You’re also invited to explore the Saint John’s Bible that was given to the Cathedral, meet our new Pastor for Digital Ministry, the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, and more! read issue

Cathedral Begins Construction for Organ Renovation

Organ Renovation Project

From January through March, there will be active construction while scaffolding is installed in the Great Choir as part of the Cathedral's Organ Renovation Project. After nearly 85 years of use, the organ needs to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation. By 2029, the organ will be ready to lead worshippers into a second century of Cathedral worship. 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.