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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Sunday Holy Eucharist

Jan. 12 - 11:15 am Nave + Online

Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

No Sightseeing Today

Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Tuesday

Exterior shot of the West facade and North side of the Cathedral, with leafy trees and blue skies

Cathedral Closed

The Cathedral is closed Jan. 7-10 due to the State Funeral for President Jimmy Carter. We invite you to explore the Cathedral online below or view our full calendar to plan your visit. Explore the Cathedral Online

An Evening with David Brooks

upcoming program

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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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

State Funeral for President Jimmy Carter

Seeing Deeper Returns this February

public programs

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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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.