Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

10:00am - 5:00pm

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Self-Guided Sightseeing

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7:00am

Guided Spotlights Tour

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11:00am

11:00am

Thematic Tour: Stained Glass

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12:00pm

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12:00pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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1:30pm

1:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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2:00pm

2:00pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

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3:30pm

3:30pm

Guided Spotlights Tour

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5:00pm

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5:00pm

New Episode: AI and Ethics

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Whether you're embracing it or anxious about its consequences, AI has taken our world by storm. Dr. Joseph Yun, AI architect for the University of Pittsburgh and CEO of bluefoxlabs, joins the Cathedral's Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and Dr. Sonia Coman for a discussion on the state of AI, its risks, and the hope it can bring to the world. stream podcast now

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Discover the Cathedral

From worship to majestic architecture to soul-stirring music to thought-provoking public programs, these highlights showcase the best the Cathedral has to offer. Want to come tour the Cathedral in person? See all of our sightseeing and touring options by planning your visit below.

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Choir processing and carrying a banner that reads, "My House shall be called the House of Prayer for all People," in the Nave of Washington National Cathedral — Worship With Us

Choristers singing in the Great Choir during Evensong — Experience Music & Concerts

View of the altar and reredos in the Cathedral's St. Mary's Chapel — Discover Art & Architecture

Visitor looking at Cathedral towers during tower climb tour — Sightseeing & Tours

An Evening with Liz Cheney and Jon Meacham

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Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins Canon Historian Jon Meacham for a conversation on how America’s leaders can put principles first, and how all Americans can find a better way to be in relationship with each other. This event is sold out in-person. Livestream option available as pay-what-you-wish registration with $10 minimum. livestream registration

Introducing the Guided Spotlights Tour

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Upgrade your sightseeing experience! Your admission includes an hour-long tour with an expert guide and features the stories behind must-see Cathedral favorites on the main and lower levels such as the Space Window, the Canterbury Pulpit, and more. get tickets

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Explore Cathedral Highlights

Every person is a beloved child of God, and our hope is that every person can find themselves reflected in the stories we tell here at the Cathedral. Take a dive into the highlights of the Cathedral, and look for the ways your story is told in our art and architecture.