{"id":33737,"date":"2026-01-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=33737"},"modified":"2026-01-23T22:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T03:12:35","slug":"february-21-2026-field-trip-the-basilica-of-the-national-shrine-of-the-immaculate-conception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/february-21-2026-field-trip-the-basilica-of-the-national-shrine-of-the-immaculate-conception\/","title":{"rendered":"February 21, 2026: Field Trip – The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NVPS February 2026 Field Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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For our February field trip, we will visit one of Washington\u2019s most breathtaking architectural landmarks: the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. As the largest Catholic church in North America, the Basilica offers an extraordinary range of photographic opportunities\u2014from soaring domes and intricate mosaics to quiet chapels, stained glass, and sweeping architectural lines. The morning light filtering through the nave and transepts creates beautiful color and contrast, making this an ideal location for both wide-angle compositions and detail-oriented studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Basilica is an active place of worship, so please be respectful of parishioners and any services that may be taking place. Photography is permitted throughout most public areas, but tripods are not allowed inside the Basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about the Basilica can be found here: https:\/\/www.nationalshrine.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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When:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.
(Rain date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will meet at 9:00 a.m. inside the lower-level entrance (West Entrance). Meet at the entrance to the Basilica Bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free parking is available in the Basilica\u2019s surface lots\u2014but parking may be limited on the weekend. The Brookland\u2013CUA Metro station (Red Line) is a short walk from the Basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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