How early should I arrive for same-day tickets for the Washington Monument?

NOTE FOR SAME DAY TICKETS TO THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT: If you plan on getting same-day tickets to the Washington Monument during Spring/Summer months, expect an early morning. Ticket handouts begin at 8:30 am, but the line starts to form as early as 7 am.

1. How long does it take to get to the top of the Washington Monument?
2. How do you get tickets to the Washington Monument?
3. Do you need tickets for Washington Monument?
4. Can you take the stairs in the Washington Monument?
5. How much does it cost to go up in the Washington Monument?
6. What is written on top of the Washington Monument?
7. How much is the Washington Monument worth?
8. Is Washington Monument open to public?
9. Where do you park for the Washington Monument?
10. Can you ice skate on the reflecting pool?
11. Does the Washington Monument sink every year?

How long does it take to get to the top of the Washington Monument?

The elevator ride to the top of the monument takes about 70 seconds; the original steam-driven elevator took up to 12 minutes.

How do you get tickets to the Washington Monument?

In order to promote physical distancing and reduce queuing for tickets, tickets for the Washington Monument will are available online from recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) ONLY; there will be no tickets distributed on site.

Do you need tickets for Washington Monument?

The Washington Monument is closed until further notice.

Advanced reservations are required. Tickets listed as “Not Yet Released” will become available one-day before the tour date at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Until further notice, walk up tickets and group reservations will not be available.

Can you take the stairs in the Washington Monument?

Inside the ground floor lobby, there is a statue of George Washington. An elevator provides transportation to the top floor, the 500' observation deck at the base of the pyramidion. ... Stairs connect the observation deck with the ground floor, but they are closed to the public.

How much does it cost to go up in the Washington Monument?

While visiting the Washington Monument is free, a convenience fee of $1 USD will be charged for each ticket reserved in advance. This fee is non-refundable.

What is written on top of the Washington Monument?

Inscribed on the aluminum cap, notable names and dates in the monument's construction are recalled, and on the east face, facing the rising sun, the Latin words "Laus Deo," which translate to, "Praise be to God."

How much is the Washington Monument worth?

Washington Monument (1884): $1,187,710; approximate cost in 2012 dollars: $28.4 million.

Is Washington Monument open to public?

The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last tour time is 4:30). National Mall and Memorial Parks other sites are open 24 hours a day. ... Use the links below to discover more about visiting the iconic monument and memorial protected by National Mall and Memorial Parks.

Where do you park for the Washington Monument?

General parking is available at the Paddle Boat Parking Lot along Maine Ave. SW, and along Ohio Drive, SW between the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is available primarily along Ohio Drive, SW near the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials and along Ohio Drive, SW in East Potomac Park.

Can you ice skate on the reflecting pool?

Ice skating on the reflecting pool is prohibited and carries a $50 citation or arrest, according to U.S. Park Police spokesperson Sgt. Eduardo Delgado. Back in the 20s and 30s, however, the monument was unofficially used as community ice rink in the winter.

Does the Washington Monument sink every year?

The Washington Monument, which is slated for repairs after it was damaged in an earthquake last year, appears to be sinking, according to preliminary data collected by the National Geodetic Survey. ... The Washington Monument was last surveyed in 2009. Since its completion in 1884, data shows it has sunk nearly 2 inches.