Mar 15, 2024 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington …

The Washington Monument has reopened to the public as the National Park Service will have completed the modernization to the elevator and construction of a permanent screening facility …

Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most …

Jul 19, 2024 · Tickets are required to enter the Washington Monument. Reserve tickets online (reservation fee of $1 per ticket applies) or get free, same-day tickets at the Washington …

Mar 25, 2021 · 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. The early …

Jan 24, 2025 · The Washington Monument, built to honor George Washington, was the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 1884. Today, it still offers a commanding view of …

What is inside 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 …

Due to funding shortfalls, the Washington National Monument Society directs Mills to modify his original design for the monument, to initially build only the 500-foot tall obelisk, with a 55-foot …

Sep 17, 2019 · The Washington Monument experience is centered around the trip to the 500' level observation deck. It has the finest view of the Nation's Capital and surrounding areas into …