Plan Your Visit
The National Shrine, also known as Mary’s Shrine, receives nearly one million visitors annually and has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, among others. We hope that you can join us in person and are here to help you as you learn more about the Basilica – America’s Catholic Church!
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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 8 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 9 Time: Location…
2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: John Mitchell
Join the Basilica for the sixth performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. John Mitchell of Reston, VA, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August…
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Friday, August 14 Time: Location and additional information: 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Saturday, August…
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 15 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 16 Time: Location…
2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Andy Brown
Join the Basilica for the seventh performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Andy Brown of Philadelphia, PA, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August…
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 22 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 23 Time: Location…
There are a multiple ways to tour the National Shrine.
Individuals and small groups are welcome to attend Mass, take a tour and visit the Shrine Shops.
If you desire to tour the Shrine with a large group, we offer guided tours that last approximately one hour. Guided tours include visits to chapels on the Crypt Level and the Great Upper Church, and include information about the history of the Shrine, the architecture, and the sacred artwork.
Whether you are just stopping by for an introductory self-tour, are part of a School or Church Group Pilgrimage, or a one-day Diocesan Pilgrimage, view our sample schedules to ensure that your visit is a valuable spiritual experience.
What To Do & See
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Hours & Location
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Plan to visit the Basilica?
The Basilica is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and is among the ten largest churches in the world. Review our hours and location details to help plan your next trip.
Interactive Map
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Cafeteria
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Bookstore
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Gift Shop
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