Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Today With the Cathedral

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10:00am - 5:00pm

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

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7:00am

Guided Spotlights Tour

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11:00am

11:00am

Bell Tower Climb

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12:30pm

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1:30pm

1:30pm

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2:00pm

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Behind the Scenes Tour

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3:30pm

3:30pm

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5:30pm

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5:30pm

The Ecumenical and Interfaith Life of the Cathedral

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New episode now streaming! Join us for a fascinating look at how the Cathedral lives out its mission by nurturing meaningful relationships across faith traditions. Featuring the Cathedral's own the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin, the Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope, and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens. Stream Now

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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.

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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

Marin Alsop Conducts Beethoven's 9th Symphony

upcoming concert

This June 30th, under the baton of world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop, the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Philharmonic with the Heritage Signature Chorale perform Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony, featuring poetry by Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith. The orchestra will also perform Jennifer Higdon’s ethereal blue cathedral. Get Tickets

Gun Violence Prevention: Quilt Display and Noon Holy Eucharist

'wear orange' day

In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, on June 7 all may gather in the Garth prior to the Noon Eucharist for a display of quilts memorializing victims of gun violence. The eucharist will offer special prayers and liturgy, and a message will be offered by DC Chief of Police, Pamela A. Smith. 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.