Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

special service

Funeral for Secretary Alexis Herman

May 14 - 10 am Livestream

Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Close-up of visitor taking photo of stained glass windows during sightseeing tour

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

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7:00am

Cloudy sky at dawn over the roof of the Cathedral

7:00am

Funeral for former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman

In Person

1:00pm

1:00pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nave

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1:30pm

1:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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3:30pm

3:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

Nave

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5:00pm

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

5:00pm

Celebrate Pride with the Cathedral

upcoming events

Celebrate Pride at the Cathedral as DC welcomes the global LGBTQ+ community for WorldPride 2025. Learn more about special services, programs, and tours, including all features of Cathedral Pride Sunday on June 1. 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

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 Summer Tours and Programs

tickets now available

Experience the Cathedral like never before with an all-new after-hours event that combines Tower Climbs with light refreshments and golden hour views; find new paths to mindfulness with indoor and outdoor yoga sessions; or, round up the kids and have a blast at Family Fun Day. Learn more about special summer offerings and get tickets now. summer at the cathedral

An Evening with Bishop Budde & Tim Shriver

upcoming program

Join Bishop Budde and Tim Shriver for an evening conversation exploring the role of dignity in our public life. This timely discussion brings faith, education and public leadership into dialogue to lessen polarization and find hope for our democracy. In-person and livestream options available. 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.