Hours Location
Hours & Location
Hours of Operation
The Basilica is open
365 Days a Year
April 1 to
October 31
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
November 1 to
March 31
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mass Schedules
Sunday Masses
Vigil:
5:15 p.m. (Saturday)
Morning:
7:30, 9:00, 10:30
Afternoon:
12:00 (Solemn Liturgy),
1:30 (en español), 4:30
Daily Masses
Morning:
7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30
Afternoon:
12:10 and 5:15
Holy Days of Obligation Masses
Vigil Mass: 5:15 p.m.
Morning:
7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 10:00
Afternoon:
12:00 and 5:15
**Special Mass Schedules for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day**
Confession Schedules
Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (en español)
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday
7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No Confessions on:
Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Tours Schedules
Regularly scheduled guided tours for groups under 15 people are free of charge and require no advance reservations. Audio tours are also available and free of charge.
Monday – Saturday
9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Sundays
1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Tour length: Approximately 1 hour
Location
Our Address:
400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast
Washington, DC 20017
Accessibility & Map
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is wheelchair accessible.
Disability parking is available in designated areas in the East parking lot alongside the Basilica and in the Basilica’s West parking lot across Harewood Road.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available on site, on a first come, first served basis.
The Basilica provides Sign Language Interpretation for its Solemn Mass at 12 noon on Sundays and on other select Solemnities.
For questions regarding accessibility, please contact visitorservices@bnsic.org.
Please click on the map to view.
Interactive Map
Explore the Basilica with Our Interactive Map
View each point of interest with our interactive map, exploring the art and architecture throughout the Crypt Level, Upper Church Level, and exterior gardens.
Cafeteria
The Basilica cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch daily, offering a variety of hot and cold entrees, sandwiches, salads, desserts, snacks, and beverages. Vending machines are also available during and outside of cafeteria operating hours.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Basilica cafeteria offers special menus for large groups who wish to incorporate breakfast or lunch into their visit, including boxed lunches to-go. Arrangements for these meals require prior notice. Please contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@bnsic.org.
Gift Shop & Bookstore
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Year-Round)
Saturday & Sunday
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (April – October)
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (November – March)
**Closed Thanksgiving Day**