|
|
|
|
The U.S. Capitol Building
Public tours of the Capitol Building are available. Tickets
are required for all tours of the Capitol and are distributed
each morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. for all public guided
tours of the Capitol. Capitol Guide Service personnel distribute
the tickets on a first come, first serve basis from the kiosk
at the Southwest corner of the Capitol Grounds, next to the
Botanic Gardens. Tickets are distributed one per person and
are currently for same day admission only. During spring and
summer months, the line for tickets forms quite early in the
morning, so please plan accordingly. The general visiting
hours of the Senate and Capitol are Monday through Saturday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Because visitation guidelines will
change due to security concerns, as well as Capitol Visitor
Center construction progress, we encourage you to call the
Capitol Guide Service Recorded Information Line at 202-225-6867
for the latest tour information.
For more information, contact Lindsay Benson in Senator Wyden's
Washington, DC office at (202) 224–5244. A limited number
of congressional tours are also available through the Senator’s
office.
|
|
|
|
The
White House
The White House has recently re-opened for tours, but it is
necessary for congressional offices to schedule all tours.
Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 to
11:30 a.m. for parties of 10 or more people. All attendees
aged 14 and above will be required to submit their name, date
of birth, social security number and country of origin to
their congressional office. Individuals 15 or older must also
have a valid photo ID upon entry to the White House. Attendees
under the age of 14 will need to submit their name, date of
birth and country of origin to their congressional office.
Requests should be submitted 2-3 months in advance.
For more information, contact the 24-hour White House Visitor's
line at 202-456-2322 or Lindsay Benson in Senator Wyden's
Washington, DC office at (202) 224–5244.
|
|
|
|
The
U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is in session beginning the first Monday
in October and continues for two weeks per month through April.
Courtroom seating is available to visitors on a first-come,
first-served basis when the court is in session. The Supreme
Court offers a variety of educational programs. Lectures are
presented at 9:30 a.m. and on the hour until 3:30pm. No reservations
are required. The building is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. It is closed Saturdays, Sundays,
and federal holidays. The business of the Court and unforeseen
factors such as inclement weather may affect public access
to the building, requiring changes in the Courtroom lecture
schedule and/or the building’s hours of operation.
For more information,
contact the Supreme Court Visitors Line at (202) 4793499
or Lindsay
Benson in Senator Wyden's Washington, DC office
at (202) 2245244. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
Library of Congress
"America's Library" now contains more than 75 million
volumes and is a world-renowned research center for scholars.
Special exhibits — including a permanent display of
the Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed with moveable
type — make the library a favorite tourist attraction.
Free 30-minute public tours leave from the Madison Building's
Memorial Hall (101 Independence Ave., SE) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30
a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the week.
Saturday tours are available at the same times, excluding
the 3:30 p.m. tour. Tours are free and reservations are not
required. A slide presentation is given hourly beginning at
8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact the Library of Congress Information
Center directly at (202) 7075458 or Lindsay
Benson in Senator
Wyden's Washington, DC office at (202) 2245244.
|
|
|
|
The
Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing conducts 45-50 minute
public general tours of the facility between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Congressional
tours are also offered during the months of May through August
at 4 p.m., but must be arranged through Congressional Represenatives
and Senators Offices. General
tour tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served
basis on the day of the tour at Raoul Wallenberg
Place. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m. The
Visitors’ Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
and contains exhibits and shops.
For
more information, contact the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
information line at (202) 874-3188 or Lindsay
Benson in Senator
Wyden's Washington, DC office at (202) 224-5244. |
|
|