Walter E Washington Convention Center

Plan your visit

Use the current official address, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, and the entrance specified by the show. There is no public onsite parking, but more than 3,000 garage and lot spaces are within three blocks. Metro, rideshare, and event-specific registration are usually the easiest options.

Accessibility

Automatic accessible entrances, elevators, wheelchair-accessible restrooms and fountains, Braille signage, designated street spaces, service-animal access, and limited portable wheelchair lifts or accessible lecterns are available. Show management arranges mobility rentals and event-specific accommodations.

About Walter E Washington Convention Center

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is an active Events DC convention, trade-show, conference, meeting, and special-event complex in downtown Washington. Its large exhibit halls, ballrooms, meeting rooms, public art, retail, and event services support major national and international gatherings.

Venue policies

Event access

Registration, credentials, entrances, and hours are set by each show.

Smoking

The facility is smoke- and vape-free.

Service animals

Trained, controlled, housebroken service dogs are permitted.

Lost property

Check show management first; transferred items are held by public safety for 90 days.