George Washington Masonic National Memorial Is Open In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — George Washington Masonic National Memorial, perhaps the most recognized landmark of Old Town Alexandria, reopened in late July after four months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Memorial is implementing safety guidelines and is part of ALX Promise, a certification program of the Alexandria Health Department that goes beyond the minimum safety standards for guests and staff. All guests are required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth inside the building, undergo temperature screening and practice social distancing.

"Since the beginning of this pandemic, our goal has been to reopen carefully and safely," said Shawn Eyer, director of communications and development at the Memorial. "Now that our doors are open to the public again, it’s our hope that local residents who have always wondered what the Memorial is like will take this opportunity to get to know what we have to offer."

Select areas within the Memorial remain closed due to social distancing measures. Those galleries are available for virtual tours on the Memorial's website.

George Washington Masonic National Memorial provides education about George Washington’s life and his participation in the Freemasons. Created by the Freemasons of the United States in the 1920s and 30s, the Memorial is a National Historic Landmark and is in the midst of a comprehensive restoration effort.

The landmark is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has guided tours. Admission is $18 and free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Tours run daily at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Because tour sizes are limited, reservations are recommended at gwmemorial.org.

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