About the Site: The Washington Monument pays homage
to George Washington’s legacy and is an iconic symbol of Washington, D.C.
Standing at over 555 feet, it is the tallest free-standing stone structure and
obelisk in the world! The Monument was dedicated in 1885 and opened to the
public in 1888. Inside, there are 193 commemorative stones from various
contributors, and an elevator provides access to the five-hundred-foot
observation deck. Tickets are free and guests can wait in line for same-day,
first-come, first-serve tickets or reserve online in advance. The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The monument is closed for Independence Day and Christmas Day and one day a month for maintenance.
BY MONTH
2026 Maintenance CLOSURE DATES
JANUARY 8 (THU)
FEBRUARY 3 (TUE)
MARCH 4 (WED)
APRIL 6 (MON)
MAY 7 (THU)
JUNE 2 (TUE)
JULY 8 (WED)
AUGUST 3 (MON)
SEPTEMBER 10 (THU)
OCTOBER 5 (MON)
NOVEMBER 4 (WED)
DECEMBER 8 (TUE)
Location: Volunteers spend most of their shift on the Washington Monument Plaza. Maps, brochures, and other resources to support visitors can be found at the Monument Lodge, located to the east of the monument.
Responsibilities: Welcome and engage with visitors. Share the history and legacy of George Washington and the Monument. Interpret the Monument’s design features. Support visitor navigation, wayfinding, and trip planning. Monitor the site for maintenance needs and report them to program staff. Keep the area tidy, as needed. Distribute maps and brochures. Share information about the surrounding area and resources. Share information about ticketing for the Monument. Help with line management and line engagement for timed-ticket entry to the Monument.
Please select one (1) shift time per day that best matches your planned time at the site. Your exact hours will be recorded using the check-in and check-out for your shift.
