Closest Metro to Washington Monument

Closest Metro Stops:
Smithsonian
Federal Triangle
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The Washington Monument is located in Washington DC, at the western end of the National Mall. The monument honors the "Father of our Country" and the first president of the United States (1789-1797), George Washington.

Free tickets are distributed for that day's visit from the kiosk on the Washington Monument grounds at 15th Street and Jefferson Drive on a first-come first-served basis 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, read Visiting the Washington Monument.

The Washington Monument is accessible via Smithsonian Station or Federal Triangle Station. Both stations are on the Orange and Blue Lines. The Smithsonian station has two exits. When visiting the Washington Monument, exit the station through the Mall exit (12th Street at Jefferson Drive SW). Use the map and directions (see below) to find suggested routes to the monument.

Federal Triangle Station Walk south on 12th St NW Turn right at Constitution Ave NW Turn left at 14th St NW Turn right toward Washington Memorial Drwy SW	Smithsonian Station Exit the station through THE MALL exit Walk approximately 3 blocks west on Jefferson Drive SW