Cathedral Announces New July Evening Sightseeing Hours and Wind Down Wednesdays

July 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – Washington National Cathedral will kick off a new summer event series, Wind Down Wednesdays, for families to beat the heat and enjoy the Cathedral’s architecture and culture.

Running for four weeks and starting on July 10, the Cathedral will host exciting activities such as guided mindfulness practices, Labyrinth walks and live contemplative music.

Full-featured events include:

  • Laughter Yoga in Bethlehem Chapel (July 10 and 17)
  • Tai Chi in Bethlehem Chapel (July 24 and 31)
  • Labyrinth Walk in St. Joseph’s Chapel
  • Live Contemplative Music in the Nave
  • Self-Guided Activities (Touring Brochures, Cathedral Explorer Packs for families with kids, Bloomberg Connects visitor app pathways with Audio Tour, Visio Divina resources)
  • LEGO Exhibit

The Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, Cathedral Gift Shop, and Open City Cafe will be open during Wind Down Wednesday hours. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here. 

What: Special Evening Sightseeing Hours with Mindfulness Activities on Wednesday evenings in July, starting July 10
Where: Nave and Crypt (St. Joseph’s, Bethlehem Chapel, and Resurrection Chapel), Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
When: Four Wednesdays in July 2024: July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:30-8 pm

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Christine Lamitina, West End Strategy
414-514-8009, [email protected]

About Washington National Cathedral
Grounded in the reconciling love of Jesus Christ, Washington National Cathedral is a house of prayer for all people, conceived by our founders to serve as a great church for national purposes.