Above, tour buses with pilgrims line up along 14th Street, ca. 1920.
Since its founding, the Monastery has welcomed groups and individuals wishing to make a pilgrimage to the site; to tour the catacombs; or to those who merely wish to sit or walk peacefully in its gardens.
Tours of the Monastery and shrines are given daily on the hours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sundays, tours are given in the afternoons only, at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. To schedule a group tour, call 202/526-6800 or E-Mail. Donations are greatly appreciated
The grounds of the Monastery are open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; no tour is required. The Catacombs can be visited only when on a tour.
The Franciscan Monastery is located near the Brookland Metro stop on the Red Line. From the metro stop, you can walk to the Monastery (ca. 15 minutes), or you can take the H6 Metro Bus. For directions from other locations, please click here (Directions to the monastery / Como llegar al monasterio ).
