MonumentCam

The Trust for the National Mall is thrilled to share this bird’s eye view of the National Mall from the top of the Washington Monument — a monumental view of America’s Front Yard! Thanks to our partners at the National Park Service and EarthCam.

 
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(Please enable cookies in order to optimize your view of Monument Cam.) Live view of the National Mall from the top of the Washington Monument, courtesy of EarthCam

The National Mall will be center stage for the grand celebration of America’s 250th in 2026. Your support has never been more important than right now. Learn about our plans inspired by America’s 250th on the National Mall here.

Generous financial support from our donors helps the Trust for the National Mall and its partners at the National Park Service restore, preserve and elevate this treasured symbol of our nation’s history and its founding, and to ensure it endures and inspires — for America’s 250th and for generations to come.

 
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