| SCHEDULING A CONSTITUENT TOUR OF THE CAPITOL |
U.S. Capitol Beginning December 2, 2008 all tours of the Capitol Building will be through the new Capitol Visitor’s Center. Located in the east front of the Capitol Building, the Visitor’s Center will be open to the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. Tours through the Capitol Visitor’s Center are conducted between 8:50 AM and 3:20 PM, Monday through Saturday. To reserve a Capitol tour, you can either contact my DC office at 202-225-5601 or reserve a tour yourself at www.visitthecapitol.gov. The Capitol is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Inauguration Day. The White House The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States and one of the most popular sites in Washington, D.C. Request for a White House tour may be made through our office at least six months in advance due to limited tours offered. The White House encourages groups to take advantage of the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of the 15th and E Streets in the Department of Commerce building. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30am until 4:00pm. For more information, please call 202-208-1631. Bureau of Engraving and Printing The BEP is located on 14th and C Street, SW. AT the BEP, you will see government workers engrave and print America's paper money. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. A limited number of tickets are available through my office. We ask that you place your request at least 2 months in advance. If tickets are not available through my office, the BEP offers public tours. The BEP hands out tickets on a first come, first serve basis starting at 7:00am daily. The Bureau is closed on weekends, all Federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years. If you have further questions, please contact the Bureau toll free at 1-866-874-2330. |
| WASHINGTON | (202) 225-5601 | (202) 225-8112 fax | 2208 Rayburn House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515 | |
| MILFORD | (508) 634-8198 | (508) 634-8398 fax | 2 Congress Street • Milford, MA 01757 | |
| SPRINGFIELD | (413) 785-0325 | (413) 747-0604 fax | 300 State Street, Suite 200 • Springfield, MA 01105 |