Our nation's capital offers an impressive variety of things to see and do: explore the museums to view some of America's treasures, tour the monuments in remembrance of our nation's heroes, or visit federal agencies to witness your government in action. With advance notice, my office can assist you in obtaining tour tickets for many of Washington's popular attractions by contacting our D.C. Office at (202) 225-3536 or by simply clicking the previous link. All requests for tours are granted at the discretion of the venues, are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to availability. Unfortunately, we may be unable to confirm ticket availability until two weeks prior to tour date. During the peak travel season (March-July) in Washington, D.C. demand is much greater than the supply and unfortunately many requests cannot be satisfied. Some attractions don't require tickets, including the 13 museums of the Smithsonian Institution. I encourage everyone from Southwest Washington to drop by my Congressional office during their visit to Washington, D.C. to pick up Gallery Passes for the U.S. House of Representatives Chamber.

How you will receive information about your tours:

Almost all tour reservations (excluding the Kennedy Center and House Gallery Passes) require no paper tickets. Your reservations are held under your name for a certain date and time. You will be contacted with confirmation information before the date of your tour.

Arlington Cemetery: (Click to view website)
Visit the graves of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft, the Curtis-Lee Mansion, and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Open daily October through March from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and April through September from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Metro: Arlington Cemetery. (703) 692-0931.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (groups of 10 or less): (Click to view website)
Monday through Friday (Federal Holidays Excluded) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with tours conducted every 20 minutes. Admission Fee: None, but tickets are required. Public same-day tour tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Metro: Smithsonian. Interested parties may contact my office for tickets.

FDR Memorial: (Click to view website)
One of the most expansive memorials in the nation, the monument to our 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt has four outdoor "rooms" containing shade trees, waterfalls, statuary, and quiet alcoves. Open 24 hours daily. Located between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials on Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive..

Federal Bureau of Investigation: (Click to view website)
Currently, the FBI does not give tours.

Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum: (Click to view website)
A living memorial, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated here in 1865. Located at 517 10th Street, N.W. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except during rehearsals and performances. Metro: Metro Center. (202) 426-6924.

Holocaust Memorial Museum: (Click to view website)
Established by Congress, this museum is a national memorial to the Holocaust of World War II. Located at 100 Raul Wallenberg Place, S.W. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission Fee: None, but same day tickets are needed to view the permanent exhibit and are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets can also be ordered in advance on the museum's website. Metro: Smithsonian. (202) 488-0400.

Jefferson Memorial: (Click to view website)
See the bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson inside a replica of the Roman Pantheon. Located at the Tidal Basin in East Potomac Park, S.W. Open 24 hours daily. (202) 426-6821.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: (Click to view website)
This tribute to President John F. Kennedy has five theaters, and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Opera, and the American Film Institute. Tours are conducted by Kennedy Center volunteers daily from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Located 2700 F Street, NW. Metro: Foggy Bottom. Interested parties may contact my office for tickets.

Korean War Memorial: (Click to view website)
An etched granite mural runs alongside statues of soldiers as a memorial to those who fought in the Korean War. Located on the National Mall, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom. (202) 634-1568.

Library of Congress: (Click to view website)
Visit the largest library in the world and one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington. The Jefferson Building is located at First Street and Independence Avenue, S.E. Public tours are every hour on the half-hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except 12:30 p.m.) from Monday to Friday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (except 12:30 p.m.) on Saturday. Metro: Capitol South. Interested parties may join any public tour or contact my office for tickets.

Lincoln Memorial: (Click to view website)
One of Washington's most famous statues is President Abraham Lincoln seated inside the Greek Parthenon replica. Located on 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom. (202) 426-6895.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens: (click to view website). Tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Daily: April through August, 8:00am- 5:00pm; March, Sept., Oct., 9:00am- 5:00pm; November through February, 9:00am- 4:00pm. Admission fee: $11.00 adults, $10.50 seniors, $5.00 children over 5 years (children under 5 years old enter free). Metro: Huntington Station - Exit to the lower level (Huntington Avenue) of the station to catch a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon. Phone: (703) 780-2000.

National Archives: (Click to view website)
See the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Located at 8th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Metro: Archives. Reservations Needed. Interested parties may set up reservations at (Click to view website) or contact my office for tickets.

National Gallery of Art: (Click to view website)
Classical and Modern art exhibits. Located at 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission Fee: None. Metro: Archives. (202) 737-4215.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: (Click to view website)
A marble wall plaza engraved with the names of officers killed in the line of duty. Located between E and F and 4th and 5th Streets, NW. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: (202) 737-3400.

National Zoological Park: (Click to view website)
Located at 3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo.

Pentagon: (Click to view website)
Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools and educational organizations. For more information contact the Pentagon Tour Office. Metro: Pentagon. (703) 697-1776.

Smithsonian Institution: (Click to view website)
Visit the nation's most extensive museum.

	Arts and Industries Building - 900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
	Freer Gallery of Art - 12th Street and Independence Ave.
	Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Independence Avenue at 8th Street
	Museum of the American Indian - Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W. 202-633-1000
	National Museum of American Art - 8th and G Streets, N.W
	National Museum of American History - 14th Street and Constitution Ave, N.W.
	National Museum of African Art - 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W.
	National Museum of Natural History - 10th Street and Constitution Ave, N.W.
	National Portrait Gallery - 8th and G Streets, N.W.
	Renwick Gallery - Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, N.W. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission Fee: None. Metro: Smithsonian (for most of the museums). (202) 357-2700.

State Department: (Click to view website)
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms are 18th Century-style rooms used by the Secretary of State, the Vice President, and Members of the Cabinet to entertain foreign and American dignitaries. These rooms hold a premier collection of 18th Century American Furniture, paintings and decorative arts. Located at 2201 C Street, N.W. Interested parties may contact my office for tickets or see the State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms website for more information on public tours. Admission Fee: None. Metro: Foggy Bottom. (202) 647-3241.

>Required Security Information: All visitors to the State Department must undergo a background check for security reasons. The following information is required for each participant: Full legal name, Date of birth, and Passport number and country OR driver’s license number and state. You can submit this information in the Tour Request Form.

>Note: This is a Fine Arts tour. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of twelve. Wheelchairs are available but strollers are not permitted, and there are no facilities for storage of personal belongings.

U.S. Supreme Court (Tours of 6 or less): (Click to view website)
Public tours are conducted every hour on the half hour except when court is in session. Located on First Street and Maryland Avenue. Admission Fee: None. Metro: Capitol South. Interested parties may Interested parties may join any public tour or contact my office for tickets.

United States Capitol: (Click to view website)
See the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, the Old Supreme Court and Old Senate Chamber. The Capitol Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues. The Visitor Center is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Inauguration Day.

Guided Tours of The Capitol: Tours are free, but tour passes are required. Tours may be booked in advance online , or interested parties may contact my office . A limited number of passes are also available each day at the tour kiosks on the East and West Fronts of the Capitol or at the Information Desks in Emancipation Hall on the lower level of the Visitor Center.

Watching Congress in Session: The Senate and House Galleries are open to visitors whenever either body is in session. In addition, the House Gallery is open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, when the House is not in session. Passes are required to enter either gallery at any time. Visitors may obtain gallery passes from Congressman Baird’s office at 2350 Rayburn House Office Building. If you plan on taking a tour of the Capitol, please pick up gallery passes PRIOR to your tour.

U.S. Naval Observatory: (Click to view website)
View the night sky through a 12-inch telescope. Located 34th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Open Monday evenings at 8:30 p.m. Metro: (202) 762-1438.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: (Click to view website)
A memorial to the more than 58,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Located at Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Smithsonian. (202) 634-1568.

Washington Monument: (Click to view website)
Take an elevator ride to the top of the 555 foot structure for Washington's best view. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public same-day tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 8:00 a.m. For a nominal fee tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 1-800-967-2283 or over the internet at http://reservations.nps.gov. Metro: Smithsonian.

The White House: (requests needs to be 5-6 months in advance) (Click to view website)

Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. White House Tours require substantial advance notice and even then have a high denial rate from the White House tour office. Due to the high volume of requests received by the White House on a daily basis, it is impossible to fulfill all requests. A virtual tour of the White House is available online and the Visitor's Center is located at the SE corner of 15th and E Streets NW. Metro: McPherson Square. Interested parties may contact my office for tickets.