Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land Tours

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, Washington, DC

1400 Quincy Street NortheastWashington, DC 20017

Free

Event Description

Tour the Monastery church to learn about its history and art and visit replicas of sacred Holy Land shrines set amid stunning architecture.

Take a tour of the Monastery church, including full-size replicas of the Mount Calvary and Holy Sepulchre shrines in Jerusalem, plus reproductions of the Nazareth Annunciation and Bethlehem Nativity grottos. After the tour, take time to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Monastery gardens.

Tours are by reservation only, limited to a maximum of 30 people , and are just under one hour.

Based on docent availability, tours are scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and on Sundays at 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM.

Donations of $3 per person are appreciated. T he Franciscan Monastery is a national religious shrine. Please be respectful while visiting.

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