Is Washington Monument under scaffolding or closed?

Is Washington Monument under scaffolding?

Clear

Yes, it should look like the photo.

Open. It closes one maintenance day a month; the remaining 2026 dates are 4 November and 8 December, plus 25 December.

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.: the classic view — The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2022), not a current photo. Greyfiveys, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Current status

Status: Clear
Last checked: 2 Nov 2026
Source: National Park Service

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