Explore the Washington Monument's history, significance, & surprising facts. Learn why this iconic symbol took 36 years to build & its enduring fame.

As the high temperature in D.C. is expected to hit 100°, with a heat index as high as 110°, the Washington Monument is closed ...

The District’s beloved Washington Monument is closed for tours as temperatures continue to rise across the D.C. area, with ...

The federal government tracks lots of data, including the most popular destinations for scheduled airline flights from every ...

In honoring Sister Veronica plans are in the works to have a Memorial Garden built for all the work she has done. Sister ...

The ticket window opens at 8:45 a.m.; be prepared for a line. The Smithsonian Metro stop is closest to the monument. Visit the National Park Service's Washington Monument page for more information.

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, Margery and Edgar Masinter, Kevin and Lisa McGovern, and Bernie Stadiem ...

NWS warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain across the D.C. area, with high temperatures and persistent humidity.