Recent Announcements

April 14, 2010

White House Spring Garden Tour Dates Announced

The White House Spring Gardens and Grounds Tours will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.

The tours are open to the public, but tickets are required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets on each tour day beginning at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be distributed -- one ticket per person -- on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHITE HOUSE SPRING GARDEN TOUR DETAILS

Ticketed guests should proceed directly to the Southeast Gate at 15th and Alexander Hamilton Place to enter the Garden Tour.

Visitors will be able to view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, the Children's Garden and the South Lawn of the White House.

The White House Kitchen Garden, a new addition to the South Lawn, will be viewable from a distance along the tour route.

Please note the following are prohibited on the White House grounds:
• Food and Beverages of any kind
• Duffel Bags/Suitcases/Backpacks
• Animals (except guide dogs)
• Aerosols of any kind
• Knives of any size
• Mace
• Smoking
• Real or Simulated Weapons/Ammunition
• Fireworks/Firecrackers

The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items.

Strollers, wheelchairs, and cameras are permitted.

In case of inclement weather, the Garden Tours will be cancelled. Please call the 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041 to check on the status of the event.