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About Washington National Cathedral
The Washington National Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, is a historic national event venue with a versatile space profile. Located at 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, the cathedral offers a blend of sacred ambiance and functional spaces suitable for large gatherings, memorials, concerts, conferences, and special ceremonies. With nave seating up to 850 and a flexible overall capacity of 850–1,600 depending on configuration, the Cathedral also provides intimate spaces such as Bethlehem Chapel for smaller groups, and the Virginia Mae Center for guest rooms and hosting private events. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a seamless visit or event.
Whether you’re coordinating a large service, a memorial, or a community event in the DC area, Washington National Cathedral combines historic grandeur with modern logistical options. Secure your seats or arrange your event through trusted connections, and explore nearby hotels like Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, Kalorama Guest House, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, and Omni Shoreham for convenient stays. For dining and quick bites, we’ve highlighted notable nearby options to fit your schedule. Transportation options include WMATA Metro access via Tenleytown and Woodley Park stations, plus multiple bus routes, with roughly 1.25 miles to the closest Metro station. Parking is available in an underground garage on Cathedral grounds; note limited ground-level parking and nearby spaces. Sunday worship offers free garage parking for attendees. If you’re scheduling a special event, the Virginia Mae Center can accommodate 20–25 overnight spaces or 60–125 for receptions and seated meals depending on setup. For rescheduled events, dates, and capacity updates, contact the Cathedral’s events team through official channels.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.
- Venue type: Episcopal cathedral and national event venue (Cathedral is the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington).
- Nave capacity: seated up to 850 and standing capacity up to 1,600 (overall capacity cited as 850-1,600 depending on configuration).
- Other spaces: Bethlehem Chapel capacity 90-150; Virgin ia Mae Center houses smaller gatherings and provides guest rooms; private events at the Virginia Mae Center can range from 20-25 overnight spaces to 60-125 for receptions/seated meals.
- Parking: underground parking garage on Cathedral grounds; limited parking on grounds and nearby; garage parking is free during Sunday worship.
- Transit: near Metrorail (Tenleytown and Woodley Park stations); multiple WMATA bus routes; roughly 1.25 miles to the closest Metro station.
- Nearby hotels: options such as Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, Kalorama Guest House, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, and Omni Shoreham nearby.
- Notable events hosted: state funerals for Eisenhower (1969), Reagan (2004), Ford (2007), George H. W. Bush (2018); presidential memorial services; 9/11 memorial service (2021, 20th anniversary); Confederate windows removal in 2017 and replacement with ‘Now and Forever’ in 2023.