Self-Guided Sightseeing and Family Fun Day! Saturday May 17 2025
Self-Guided Sightseeing + Family Fun Day!
Share the wonder of the world’s sixth-largest Cathedral with your kids through special activities tailored just for families!
From 10am-2pm, join in our kid-centered offerings:
- Join hands-on activities and see demonstrations about Cathedral artforms like carved stone, stained glass, and needlepoint
- Explore favorite Cathedral features together on a themed scavenger hunt
- Take a break at the coloring station and pop-up library cart
- Stop by the incredible LEGO® exhibit to see progress and donate to add bricks to our LEGO® Cathedral model
All ages are welcome; activity booths are geared towards kids ages 4-12
Included in your Self-Guided Sightseeing admission:
- Access to the main level where you can see the new Now and Forever Window, the world-famous Space Window, Canterbury Pulpit, and other favorites
- Digital content via the free Bloomberg Connects app including self-guided tour, audio tour, and Flowers in the Art
- Access to seasonal exhibits, crypt-level chapels and the Tower Observation Gallery with stunning views of Washington, DC, when available
- Pop-up “Cathedral Chats” with curators and Midday Music, when available
- Fun for all ages with the Explorer Packs self-guided tour and the LEGO® Cathedral experience
SELF GUIDED SIGHTSEEING HOURS
Our sightseeing hours vary day-to-day to accommodate the wide range of activities and ministries offered at the Cathedral. Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Those visiting with a large group of 20+ must request an advance reservation here →
SEE UPCOMING DAYS AND GET TICKETS
ARRIVAL AND ENTRY
Please present a printed ticket or your ticket confirmation email when you arrive. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral’s front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.
IMPORTANT NOTE
As a living and active community of faith, the Cathedral’s schedule and ability to welcome visitors is subject to unexpected changes. If a conflict arises and we cannot be open for touring at the date/time you have purchased, we will contact you by email and your credit card will be refunded.
Share the wonder of the world’s sixth-largest Cathedral with your kids through special activities tailored just for families!
From 10am-2pm, join in our kid-centered offerings:
- Join hands-on activities and see demonstrations about Cathedral artforms like carved stone, stained glass, and needlepoint
- Explore favorite Cathedral features together on a themed scavenger hunt
- Take a break at the coloring station and pop-up library cart
- Stop by the incredible LEGO® exhibit to see progress and donate to add bricks to our LEGO® Cathedral model
All ages are welcome; activity booths are geared towards kids ages 4-12
Included in your Self-Guided Sightseeing admission:
- Access to the main level where you can see the new Now and Forever Window, the world-famous Space Window, Canterbury Pulpit, and other favorites
- Digital content via the free Bloomberg Connects app including self-guided tour, audio tour, and Flowers in the Art
- Access to seasonal exhibits, crypt-level chapels and the Tower Observation Gallery with stunning views of Washington, DC, when available
- Pop-up “Cathedral Chats” with curators and Midday Music, when available
- Fun for all ages with the Explorer Packs self-guided tour and the LEGO® Cathedral experience
SELF GUIDED SIGHTSEEING HOURS
Our sightseeing hours vary day-to-day to accommodate the wide range of activities and ministries offered at the Cathedral. Your ticket is valid for the hours posted that day. Those visiting with a large group of 20+ must request an advance reservation here →
SEE UPCOMING DAYS AND GET TICKETS
ARRIVAL AND ENTRY
Please present a printed ticket or your ticket confirmation email when you arrive. The visitor entrance is on the Cathedral’s front left side when facing it from Wisconsin Ave, across from the glass elevators.
IMPORTANT NOTE
As a living and active community of faith, the Cathedral’s schedule and ability to welcome visitors is subject to unexpected changes. If a conflict arises and we cannot be open for touring at the date/time you have purchased, we will contact you by email and your credit card will be refunded.