Plan your visit
The Cathedral is at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Sightseeing, worship, tours, and ticketed events can use different schedules and entrances. Garage entry is from Wisconsin Avenue south of Woodley Road. Visitors may undergo security screening; download the multilingual digital guide before entering lower areas with limited connectivity.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is in the garage and on South Road. A northwest ramp provides barrier-free nave entry, elevators and interior ramps reach many areas, and wheelchairs are loaned first come, first served. Accessible restrooms, assistive listening, selected ASL, and advance interpreter requests are offered, though some chapels remain inaccessible.
About National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral is an active Episcopal cathedral, house of prayer, historic landmark, and cultural venue. It welcomes visitors for worship, sightseeing, sacred music, concerts, lectures, tours, exhibitions, ceremonies, and national observances in its Gothic Revival building and grounds.
Venue policies
Security
Guests may be screened before entry.
Bags
Bags larger than 11 by 17 by 6 inches and luggage are not permitted; no storage is available.
Service animals
Trained service animals are welcome; pets and emotional-support animals are not.
Photography
Personal and professional photography follow different rules; professional shoots require permission.