Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

special service

National Acolyte Festival Holy Eucharist

Oct 12 at 10:00am Nave

Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

10:00am - 3:00pm

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10:00am - 3:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

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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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10:30am

10:30am

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

Ticketed Event

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12:30pm

12:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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2:00pm

Detail of organist hands playing over the Cathedral's organ keyboard

2:00pm

Midday Music

Nave

Included with Sightseeing

2:00pm

2:00pm

Bell Tower Climb

Nave

Ticketed Event

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5:00pm

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

5:00pm

Praying for the Nation with the Cathedral

'a better way' initiative

As the sacred ground where the nation gathers for prayer at pivotal moments in our life together, the Cathedral will be open for prayer and meditation on Election Day as votes are cast, and on the day after as votes are counted. These opportunities for prayer are part of the Cathedral’s A Better Way initiative. learn more and see schedule

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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

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

New 3D Virtual Tour

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Explore the magnificence of our nave, chapels and crypt, and tap highlights to learn more about Cathedral art, architecture and history—all from the convenience of your device. The Cathedral has been blessed by the generous support of CoStar Group, whose leadership and talented staff made this cutting-edge virtual experience possible. explore now

Bishop delivering sermon at Canterbury Pulpit with stained glass windows in the background

A Conversation with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

crossroads podcast

New episode now streaming! In this special episode, the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens interviews the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Bishop Curry will reflect on his tenure in this period of transition and his teachings on spreading the good news and embracing love. stream now

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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.