I 1st saw this Temple in the Summer of 1976 when I was hitch hiking to Texas. A man in a van picked up my brother in law & I, as we drove past the Temple I stared at this beautiful edifice. I told the driver that I would go there some day. He looked at me and laughed (I had shoulder length hair, faded & patched blue jeans and a head band). Time went by and on Dec. 25th 1977 I was Baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The following February I entered this beautiful Temple with a group of Single Adults from Northern Pennsylvania. I returned several times for about 2 years. In May 1980 I again returned to this wonderful building prior to serving a two year mission in Northern California. In 1986 I was sealed in this Temple and worked for nearly 18 months as a member of the Safety/Security Team. It is still one of my favorite Temples.

When you're driving on the freeway and come around that curve to suddenly see the magnificence of this structure is amazing and unreal.

Our entire Animal Care Specialist class used to go on our runs right by the Temple. I had never seen one before. I will never forget it. We were chanting/singing/calling cadence to a song we had made up about the bones/systems from head to tail for veterinary tech school and we were on some body part and I looked up and asked what in the world that was! Our instructor said, it's the Washington D.C. Temple. This was long ago in the 80's when the veterinary techs for the Army trained near Walter Reed. I had zero idea that 14-15 years later I would be going thru the ceremonies inside in the Houston Temple for the first time after a year of joining. It was the most beautiful thing, the peace inside is amazing. I would love to get married there.

My husband and I were sealed on April 28, 2000. When we first got to the temple I had to touch the outside wall to make I wasn't dreaming that I truly was in this Holy House. In the early morning I kept waking up just to look at the temple. At 4:30 I woke up and saw the Angel Moroni bath in white light. My heart sang. On our temple sealing anniversary we go to the temple. I would love to go back later this year while we are on the east coast.

There's nothing on Earth that is so Peaceful than being inside a Temple of this Church.

I will never forget the feeling I had stepping into the front door. I was with a group of missionaries returning from Scotland in 1981.

As a 14-year-old in McLean Ward, I and my family attended the original open house and sat in the Solemn Assembly room during the dedication in 1974. I remember the temple donation drives to collect around $4M as our temple districts ‘offering’. What a blessing to have returned to this area 35 years after we left and be able to participate in its second open house and rededication. This temple is special to me and my wife as both of us took out our endowments here and were sealed. No other temple matches this one in majesty.

This is the temple me and my husband got married in. I’m so excited to bring our children to see this beautiful and sacred building in the coming weeks.

I lived in Indiana- we were converts, and my parents were sealed here. I remember all the ways we tried to raise $- fish fry’s,parking lot attendants for the fairgrounds,pizza sales traveling around iN and Ohio county fairs selling ice cream and elephant ears,and had a large family assessment to pay-we loved that temple so much, mom& dad spent a whole week there after it was dedicated. I was sealed to them in Provo, took my own endowment out in Mesa and was sealed to my husband in San Diego (the week it was dedicated). When I was young I had a goal to visit every temple, but the Lord is building them too fast-His kingdom is rolling faster than I can. Oh well, that’s one goal I will gladly modify.

I served a mission in the Eastern Atlantic States and was able to attend the groundbreaking along with all the missionaries in our mission. Hugh B. Brown spoke. Our mission President was Norman Bowman. I presently serve in the Snowflake Arizona temple. I will be forever thankful for what happens in the temple. It changes hearts and brings us so close to the veil. Thank you Father for this gift.

I got to see the Washington, DC Temple with my parents when I was 14 years old. Even though we never went inside it (during a remodeling), it was really beautiful on the outside! I even visited the Visitor's Center and I would love to go inside of the temple someday.

This was where my husband and I received our Blessings and were Sealed in 1978. The renovations are wonderfully done

The Washington Temple is truly captivating!

It’s absolutely stunningly beautiful!!!! I’m so thankful for our Temples, their beauty, and the peace they bring.

As a missionary in 1968 I was at the ground breaking for the temple. I have been there several times since then. It is still a magnificent temple and I am glad it has been restored.

I received my blessings in this temple in 2001. It truly is unlike any other place on earth and while there my heart always felt softer, I always felt more inclined to God and I felt so much mercy and love. I live far away now and cannot attend the open house but what they have done with it is wonderfully beautiful.

I really love the futuristic mid century interpretation of the exterior that reflects the Salt Lake temple. So wonderful to see it complete, wish we could come see.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Pa and as a convert to the church this is where I received my endowment Before serving my 2 years mission. Such a blessing and honor to come here . I can’t wait to go back . The gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true . Without a doubt. I know . 🙏🏽

It's amazing to know that I can be a part of it and can partake of these incredible blessings of these latter days. These temples are so beautiful and majestic. What a blessing to be alive in this time

I just visited it was absolutely beautiful! Really cool to finally see the inside after growing up in MD

The Original Architect, Keith W. Wilcox, envisioned this holy structure prior to its creation on paper. He and his beautiful wife Viva May Wilcox for ever changed my life while serving as my Mission President. Thank you 🙏 President & Sister Wilcox.

I am returning for my 2nd Visit in 48 years. I was an 8 year old boy when I was at the 1st Open House back in the Fall of 1974. I still have memories of what the church looked like even back then !

The DC temple was the first temple I visited. It will always have a special place in my heart

This Temple is amazing 👏 I would love to visit it one day in my life. I will absolutely make it happen.

Such an amazing place that I am glad I can go through. When I joined in 1999 to do baptisms there, I knew I was where I had to be. At these iconic temples, I have received more answers through prayer.-Chad James

How beautiful! My parents were married in this temple almost 35 years ago. I'm sure the Lord is pleased with His newly remodeled house!

As a side note. It was inspired to build this temple in the 70's. I bet today, to build such a religious structure in DC would have tremendous opposition!

I am so blessed that my stake got our own schedule to visit this beautiful temple for the open house this Thursday. I am thrilled!

I got married here. This was so touching and brought back memories of long ago. Thank you so much for making this.

We had a framed picture of the DC temple above our mantle in the living room for over 35 yrs until my parents passed and we sold the house. My parents weren't even sealed and married there, lol. They were married in the salt lake temple. They just absolutely loved this temple's beauty, as well did I.

I hope I go there and visit this beautiful temple.

Went to the open house in Bountiful, UT. You could feel it was the Lord in the celestial room. This experience is felt in all Mormon temples.

I felt the spirit watching this video.

I've seen the outside part when I visited my sister in-law, nieces, nephew and his boyfriend last November 2021 in Maryland. The chapel is just footsteps away. We didn't have the chance to attend the Sunday service. Now it's open again, surely will go inside and do some proxy for the dead. I love all Houses of the Lord.

I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 and have been to this Temple. Love ❤️ it 🙏🏽

Beautiful Temple. And great video too. It'd be great if the Church would create videos like this to show the interior of other temples. It's great for people like me that will not be able (probably) to visit.

We visited Washington DC temple in 1988, on a visit from South Africa. The temple was beautiful then, and looks stunning now. A lasting memory of our visit, aside from the beauty of the temple and ceremony, was a comment one of the workers said to my wife. He said ‘I like your accent!’

If I ever get to cross the pond to the States, this is the temple I would most like to visit. It has always fascinated me. It's structure in one of a simple elegance and beauty. It's great to be able to see inside so many temples with the videos that are being sown here.. Wonderful.

Ce Temple est magnifique. Il est beau comme un matin de printemps.

Oh my goodness the Washington Temple is so beautiful. I will have to put this on my wish list. One day maybe, one day.

It is very great. Such a spacious looking building.

First temple I ever visited, I love the house of the Lord, I love how you feel so close to him when you are there!

I had the privilege of attending the Washington DC temple upon completion of my mission in Ohio. Two other Elders and myself flew from Cleveland to attend the temple before going to our various homes.

This temple is very close to my heart and I'm so happy to see it updated and able to continue to serve the saints for decades more to come.

One of my biggest dream to go visit this temple. 🙏🙏🙏

I have lived minutes away from here going north on 29, in basically Colesville, Fairland, for my entire life, almost 40 years, so traveling the beltway is a part of life. Rounding that bend and seeing the temple there, it is incredible looking. I always referred to it as Cinderella's castle. Wasn't until tonight I sought out what it looks like inside. Man thats just incredible. I bet there's a "No Milkshake" rule everywhere, I'd hate to be the one to put a stain in any of those carpets!

Incredible. So grateful for God's plan for his children, for temples and the peace I have felt there, and for my Savior and his sacrifice for me.

On September 12, 2001, I entered this temple for an endowment session. The day before, I was wearing my military uniform and we still felt like our nation was under attack. I had planned to go to the Pentagon on 9/11, but changed my mind that day. One in my chain of command was killed when the Pentagon was struck, and the local fire department I had worked with responded there. Not long afterward, I would be doing research at Ground Zero, staying in Manhattan with my family. But on 9/12/2001, as I entered the Washington D.C. Temple and saw that magnificent mural--with the toppling towers and smoke with those in despair and confusion in the foreground, and with the Savior standing near the Washington D.C. Temple painted on the other side and those to His right gazing upon him in adoration--I was amazed because that painting appeared to represent the moment in time we were experiencing! It appeared to have just been painted! As we prayed in the temple that day, I knew I was standing in a holy place (see D&C 45:32). I have many wonderful memories of this temple--and wish we could be there for the open house!

Paul Buehner (of Buehner Block, SLC) was my husband's first (of three) Mission Presidents. From what my husband has said on many occasions, President Buehner was a very good man and a hard worker. My husband was serving in the Ohio Columbus Mission Home with President Buehner (originally on Wimbledon Road, Columbus, Ohio) and he wrote in his journal many interesting stories about when Buehner Block supplied much of the external façade to the original Washington, D.C. Temple building. Time sure has gone by fast since then!!!

I love the temple! This video is beautifully made and amazing!

This is breathtakingly beautiful. I hope to go there one day.

This was our Temple when I was growing up in Alabama in the 70's. I was always proud the Temple was clad in Alabama marble.

I went to the temple with my father when I was in the 9th Grade in high school Washington DC Enjoy it.

SOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL !!!🙏🏾👌🏾🥰🖤💙👏🏾👍🏾🤩

Astounding sight from the freeway!!!

Remarkable video. Could we just add that people of all faiths, as well as people who do not identify with any faith or religion, are welcome to come and visit this iconic temple?

Thank you for posting this video. I'm so excited to come and see for the first time ever in mid-May!

Heureux de voir ses belles images, le reflet du ciel... magnifique

it's so pretty and lovely l can just feel the spirit of the Lord upon the earth. am very great full for the plan of salvation, how beautiful they temples are, the most calmest place on the universe. l love the Temple.

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

A pillar of light❤️

My best friend, Thank you for your hard work in making the video. I enjoyed the good video.

My favorite Temple always!

Amazing!!!

Absolutely beautiful!

I loved this so much. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the temple this way!

Beautiful

Would love to come and enjoy the beauty of this temple :)

How amazing

Love it ❤️❤️

I want to travel with my daughter from Mongolia.❤ Holy Church ❤

the plan of salvation is beautifully simple. and, simply beautiful. I would be cosmically orphaned without the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God for such a place as this. Reminding us of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be.

I love the temple and I know that one day I will go and visite It

Hallelujah 🙏♥️ 21/4/22 Thursday 8:35am This Ark shaped, House of The Lord. Truly save's life's! on both sides of the Vail. 😊🌼

I remember travelling to the Washington Temple from Sudbury Ontario before temples were built in Toronto, Montreal, Palmyra and Detroit. It was an overnight trip but well worth it. Thank you.

Forty-five years ago we used to drive all the way from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi to this Temple just to get married. But now Mormon Temples -- for better or worse -- now dot the land of the US. I remember when I went in by myself for the first time, I got so lost!

You must behave in the House of the Lord. My friend & I was doing a session when I noticed I can make the seat squeak. Oh no this can’t be happening & I need to be reverent focusing on the instructions but the little kid in me was focused on the squeaky seat. My friend finally heared it & knew what I was doing. He hits me & we start laughing. The Lord wasn’t pleased with me & He had that seat fixed in a hurry. After laughing I tried to make it squeak again & it wouldn’t. It was as if someone on the other side of the veil sprayed it with WD40. I fully paid attention & was more reverent after that. I know it’s the Lord’s House & it is in order.

Very beautiful temple. Thanks!

Nice!!!

Be nice to be there.

Very cool

I wish god I will come to visit the nice temple

I'm reminded of the story plot of the old black and white movie classic "the bishops wife". The angel said to the bishop of this great cathedral church they were trying to build....that the cost of just its roof sure could build a whole bunch of little roofs for the poor. 😔 We, our bodies, are the temple of the Lord Jesus Christ. He lives in those who are his. 1 Corinthians 3:16,17

The painting at the end of the bridge is a different one than before. Anybody know where the original can be seen? I love that painting.

" I love to see the Temple. I'm going there someday. To feel the Holy Spirit to listen and to pray. For the temple is a holy place. A place of love and beauty. I'll prepare myself while I am young. This is my sacred duty. I love to see the Temple. I'll go inside someday. I'll covenant with my Father. I'll promise to obey. For the temple is a house of God where we are sealed together. As a child of God I've learned this truth - a FAMILY IS FOREVER " . Janice Kapp Perry

I want to find the name of that painting with the heralding angels for my living room wall!

Absolutely stunning, as a house of our Heavenly Father should be! But the house pales in comparison to the works preformed there, everlasting, as are we. ....

I didn't see anywhere the iconic giant painting at the entrance with Christ at the center represented with people on both sides. Has it been taken down ?

Are there any plans to expand building on the property for non-temple related facilities?

Such a sacred edifice in such a corrupt place.

So grateful that this temple is finally opening back up!

what are the two bigger temples? Salt Lake and what other?

One of my favorite temples in the world!! How magnificent and beautiful!! Amazing.

A 150% size model of Battersea power station

Is there an actual sanctuary/ church or just individual rooms with specific purposes such as the Mikva/ baptismal pool?

Strange looking structure.

Oh, HAPPY DAY.

My parents were sealed in this Temple. We were planning on coming before the world fell apart. In the meantime my father passed away. We will never be able to see it all together in this life.

Going tomorrow

wow how much did this all cost!