Visiting Washington, D.C.
Our nation's capital is filled with cultural, historical, and educational activities and events year-round. This page includes helpful information and links to Washington's most popular tourist attractions.
The U.S. Capitol Building
The newly opened Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) allows you to experience our nation's history as well as view original documents from the National Archives. A certified CVC tour guide will begin your tour in the CVC and lead you through the historic rooms of the Capitol. Also included in the tour is a brief film further describing our nation's history and the legislative process. Information about this new welcome center and how to plan a tour can be found at www.VisitTheCapitol.gov.
The Capitol offers tours Mon.-Sat., 9am – 3:30pm. If you would like to book a tour through our office, please contact us with at least 4-6 weeks notice. When the Senate is in session, you may also come to our office to receive a Senate Gallery pass to watch the Senate floor.
The White House
The White House offers public tours Tuesday through Saturday and accepts requests with at least 30 days notice and up to six months in advance. The White House operates on a first-come, first-served basis; we recommend 4-6 months notice for the best chance of securing a tour. For the White House, you may provide a specific date or range of dates when you would like to tour, but you may not request time of day. In other words, you must be prepared to come anytime on the day(s) you request.
Please contact our office with 4-6 months notice to request tickets to visit the White House.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers tours Monday through Friday for groups of ten or less. They have early morning and late afternoon time slots and the tours last approximately 40 minutes. The tour includes an introductory film and a gallery tour of the production process in which you can see millions of dollars being printed.
Please contact our office 1-3 months in advance to request tickets for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Building is open to the public Mon.-Fri., 9am to 4:30pm. The Supreme Court also offers courtroom lectures Mon.-Fri., 9:30am to 3:30pm, for groups of six or less on days that the Court is not sitting.
Please contact our office with 1-3 months notice to request a tour of the United States Supreme Court.
Pentagon
Tours of the Pentagon are available Mon.-Fri, 9am to 3pm, and last approximately 60 minutes. Each tour includes the mission of the Department of Defense and each of its branches of service, and visits numerous displays that highlight and depict significant moments in military history.
Requests may be submitted up to three months in advance.Please contact our office with at least 3-4 weeks notice to request a tour of the Pentagon.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress offers public and reserved group tours Mon.-Sat. Please contact our office with at least one month notice to learn more about visiting the Library of Congress.
Extra
The following are great Washington attractions that you can visit without having to contact our office. Feel free to browse the following websites as you plan your trip to the capital.
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