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Visit the U.S. Capitol
Learn how to schedule a free tour of the Capitol, visit exhibitions and activities, and access travel information. The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Book a Tour
The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries.
Plan a Visit
Select one to make group reservations. School Group. Tour Operator. Other Group.
The Capitol
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress. The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Take a tour of the historic Capitol, where you can see the Crypt of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The proposal for a Capitol Visitor Center began to crystallize in the mid-1970s with the issuance of the Architect of the Capitol's report "Toward a Master Plan for the United States Capitol." In 1991, Congress authorized funding for conceptual planning and design of a visitor center. In 1995, the design report was issued.
Welcome to the Shop
Our shop features exclusive collectibles, books, apparel, educational toys, and one-of-a-kind treasures that celebrate the architecture and history of the U.S. Capitol. Shop exclusive Made in U.S.A Presidential Inauguration 2021 memorabilia and collectibles at the United States Capitol Visitor Gift Shop with Flat $8 Shipping for all U.S. States ...
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D. C. 147,121 likes · 225 talking about this · 1,705,646 were here. Beginning Monday, May 30, tours are available Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Reserve a tour today.
Capitol Building in Washington DC: Tours & Visiting Tips
Address. Washington, DC 20004, USA. Phone +1 202-226-8000. Web Visit website. The U.S. Capitol Building, the meeting chambers for the Senate and the House of Representatives, is one of the most recognizable historic buildings in Washington, D.C. Located at the opposite end of the National Mall from the Washington Monument, it is a prominent ...
Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column...This week, "Help make this summer a page-turner"Former First Lady Laura Bush once said, "I have found the most valuable thing in my ...
Father of former SC Gov. Nikki Haley dies on Father's Day
SC Gov. Nikki Haley's father, Ajit Randhawa, shakes hands with Rep. Grady A. Brown, D-Lee, during Haley's 2011 inauguration on the State House steps as her mother, Raj, looks on. gmelendez ...
The Capitol Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is the newest addition to the historic Capitol complex and provides an increased focus on visitor comfort, safety and security. At nearly 580,000 square feet, the Visitor Center is the largest project in the Capitol's more than two-century history and is approximately three-quarters the size of the Capitol itself.
Tedisco Welcomes Mechanicville Elementary School 4th Grade to NYS
Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) today welcomed the 4th grade class from Mechanicville Elementary School to the New York State Capitol and provided the students with a tour of the historic building."I was very impressed with the quality of the questions and the knowledge of New York State history from the 4th grade class from Mechanicville Elementary School.
California budget: What's in the deal?
The Legislature passed a budget more than a week ago in order to meet a statutory deadline, but it did not represent a final deal with Newsom as they continued to negotiate over whether to repurpose billions of dollars earmarked to increase payments for health care providers who treat low-income patients and whether to further delay minimum wage increases for health care workers, among other ...
Collectibles
Artisan Crafts from the Capitol Grounds. Shop U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Collectibles and mementos from Washington D.C. for History lovers, enthusiasts, and tourists. Flat $8 Shipping and Free Gift Messaging.
MPD Arrests Woman in Fatal Southeast Stabbing
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a woman in Saturday night's fatal stabbing. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, for the report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He died at the scene. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Dwayne Boyd, of ...
Hours & Info
Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors with tour reservations from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day. Official Business - Visitors with official business appointments may enter through the Capitol Visitor Center.
Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Monday, June 24, 2024
Connect With Us John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 TTY: 711 Email: [email protected]
Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Friday, June 21, 2024
10am Deliver Remarks at Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street SE Open Press *Closest Bus Routes: 32, 36* *Closest Capital Bikeshare: 4th & East Capitol St NE* *Closest Metro: Capitol South Station* Press interested in attending the events are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
Getting to the Capitol
Walking to the Capitol. The United States Capitol is bordered by Constitution Avenue to the north and Independence Avenue to the south. It is located at the far eastern end of the National Mall beyond the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street.
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Blasts Trump for First Visit to Capitol Hill Since
June 13, 2024 WATCH: Rep. Schiff Blasts Trump for First Visit to Capitol Hill Since January 6th Insurrection. Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's Nicole Wallace to discuss Donald Trump's visit to Capitol Hill, including the disgraced former President calling Department of Justice officials "dirty, no-good bastards" and far-right Republican efforts ...
Event Calendar
1:00 PM. Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples In Capitol Art. In Person. View node View email. 2:00 PM. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. In Person. View node View email. 3:00 PM.
Plan a Visit
Available Limited Availability Not Available. Jun 24th, 2024 To Jun 29th, 2024. Date /. TIME. Mon 24 Jun. Tue 25 Jun. Wed 26 Jun. Thu 27 Jun. Fri 28 Jun.
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Know Before You Go
Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit. Know Before You Go from U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
Tips for Visiting the Capitol
Allow Enough Time. Factor in time to get to the Capitol. No matter your method of transportation, you may find yourself with several blocks of walking to do before you arrive at the Visitor Center. Once at the Capitol, remember that there is an enormous amount to see and do. Your guided tour of the Capitol begins with a 13-minute orientation ...
Specialty Tours
Explore the 58 acres surrounding the Capitol and learn about the development of Capitol Hill and the Capitol's architecture. See how renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted transformed the area around the Capitol to a park-like setting. The tour begins outside north entrance of the Capitol Visitor Center. No passes are required.
Explore Exhibition Hall
Explore Exhibition Hall. Experience our interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol. Participate in hands-on learning activities in the Democracy Lab (Reservations required for groups of 15 or more children). Don't forget to visit our new special exhibit, Congressional Investigations.
Maps and Brochures
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Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. See all events on the Calendar. event. Jun 24 2024 | 11am - 12pm.
Learn how to schedule a free tour of the Capitol, visit exhibitions and activities, and access travel information. The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries.
Select one to make group reservations. School Group. Tour Operator. Other Group.
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress. The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy.
Take a tour of the historic Capitol, where you can see the Crypt of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall.
The proposal for a Capitol Visitor Center began to crystallize in the mid-1970s with the issuance of the Architect of the Capitol's report "Toward a Master Plan for the United States Capitol." In 1991, Congress authorized funding for conceptual planning and design of a visitor center. In 1995, the design report was issued.
Our shop features exclusive collectibles, books, apparel, educational toys, and one-of-a-kind treasures that celebrate the architecture and history of the U.S. Capitol. Shop exclusive Made in U.S.A Presidential Inauguration 2021 memorabilia and collectibles at the United States Capitol Visitor Gift Shop with Flat $8 Shipping for all U.S. States ...
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D. C. 147,121 likes · 225 talking about this · 1,705,646 were here. Beginning Monday, May 30, tours are available Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Reserve a tour today.
Address. Washington, DC 20004, USA. Phone +1 202-226-8000. Web Visit website. The U.S. Capitol Building, the meeting chambers for the Senate and the House of Representatives, is one of the most recognizable historic buildings in Washington, D.C. Located at the opposite end of the National Mall from the Washington Monument, it is a prominent ...
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column...This week, "Help make this summer a page-turner"Former First Lady Laura Bush once said, "I have found the most valuable thing in my ...
SC Gov. Nikki Haley's father, Ajit Randhawa, shakes hands with Rep. Grady A. Brown, D-Lee, during Haley's 2011 inauguration on the State House steps as her mother, Raj, looks on. gmelendez ...
The Visitor Center is the newest addition to the historic Capitol complex and provides an increased focus on visitor comfort, safety and security. At nearly 580,000 square feet, the Visitor Center is the largest project in the Capitol's more than two-century history and is approximately three-quarters the size of the Capitol itself.
Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) today welcomed the 4th grade class from Mechanicville Elementary School to the New York State Capitol and provided the students with a tour of the historic building."I was very impressed with the quality of the questions and the knowledge of New York State history from the 4th grade class from Mechanicville Elementary School.
The Legislature passed a budget more than a week ago in order to meet a statutory deadline, but it did not represent a final deal with Newsom as they continued to negotiate over whether to repurpose billions of dollars earmarked to increase payments for health care providers who treat low-income patients and whether to further delay minimum wage increases for health care workers, among other ...
Artisan Crafts from the Capitol Grounds. Shop U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Collectibles and mementos from Washington D.C. for History lovers, enthusiasts, and tourists. Flat $8 Shipping and Free Gift Messaging.
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a woman in Saturday night's fatal stabbing. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, for the report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He died at the scene. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Dwayne Boyd, of ...
Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors with tour reservations from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day. Official Business - Visitors with official business appointments may enter through the Capitol Visitor Center.
Connect With Us John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 TTY: 711 Email: [email protected]
10am Deliver Remarks at Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street SE Open Press *Closest Bus Routes: 32, 36* *Closest Capital Bikeshare: 4th & East Capitol St NE* *Closest Metro: Capitol South Station* Press interested in attending the events are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
Walking to the Capitol. The United States Capitol is bordered by Constitution Avenue to the north and Independence Avenue to the south. It is located at the far eastern end of the National Mall beyond the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street.
June 13, 2024 WATCH: Rep. Schiff Blasts Trump for First Visit to Capitol Hill Since January 6th Insurrection. Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's Nicole Wallace to discuss Donald Trump's visit to Capitol Hill, including the disgraced former President calling Department of Justice officials "dirty, no-good bastards" and far-right Republican efforts ...
1:00 PM. Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples In Capitol Art. In Person. View node View email. 2:00 PM. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. In Person. View node View email. 3:00 PM.
Available Limited Availability Not Available. Jun 24th, 2024 To Jun 29th, 2024. Date /. TIME. Mon 24 Jun. Tue 25 Jun. Wed 26 Jun. Thu 27 Jun. Fri 28 Jun.
Want the most up-to-date information? Join our mailing list to stay in the know.
Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit. Know Before You Go from U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
Allow Enough Time. Factor in time to get to the Capitol. No matter your method of transportation, you may find yourself with several blocks of walking to do before you arrive at the Visitor Center. Once at the Capitol, remember that there is an enormous amount to see and do. Your guided tour of the Capitol begins with a 13-minute orientation ...
Explore the 58 acres surrounding the Capitol and learn about the development of Capitol Hill and the Capitol's architecture. See how renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted transformed the area around the Capitol to a park-like setting. The tour begins outside north entrance of the Capitol Visitor Center. No passes are required.
Explore Exhibition Hall. Experience our interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol. Participate in hands-on learning activities in the Democracy Lab (Reservations required for groups of 15 or more children). Don't forget to visit our new special exhibit, Congressional Investigations.
Want the most up-to-date information? Join our mailing list to stay in the know.