Washington Monument

The Washington Monument History

A monument to commemorate the works of the former president of the United States, the Washington monument was constructed in memory of George Washington. Designed by Architect Robert Mills, this tall white monument was established on January 31, 1848 and opened to public on October 9, 1888.  It was officially the tallest structure in the world not until Eiffel Tower was finished. Still, this monument is the tallest obelisk in the world with a height of 555 feet and 5.5 inches.

Visiting the Monument

The Washington Monument's operation is from 9:00 am to 4:45 PM daily. Before one can enter the said site, tickets can be availed in advance at the National Park Reservation System. Tickets are free of charge but it is still advised to grab your ticket early since visitation is timed. If you were unable to book a ticket, you can still obtain them for free at the Washington Monument's street kiosk. Tickets are given on a first come, first served basis and it ends until tickets for the day is all distributed.