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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ticket required for observation deck)
Free (timed tickets required, $1 reservation fee online)
Early morning for tickets, sunset for views
Memorial
The metro makes reaching Washington Monument incredibly simple. Here's the straightforward route:
Board the metro line
Look for trains heading towards . Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to Washington Monument
It's a quick 8-minute walk. You can ask locals or use Google Maps.
Local Tip
Exit Smithsonian station, walk west toward the monument
Completed in 1884, was world's tallest structure until Eiffel Tower
Getting here is straightforward thanks to the metro line. station puts you within walking distance, and the 8-minute walk is easy enough for most visitors.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.