As our nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is an exciting place to visit and home to many cultural, educational, and historic opportunities. Below are the most popular government buildings, museums, and memorials with information and links to each website. My staff welcomes the opportunity to arrange a tour of the United States Capitol Building. White House tours may also be requested through our office on a space available basis. Due to limited space, we recommend three to six months advance notice for White House tours.

Please do not hesitate to contact my staff at (202) 224-4124 if we can assist with your visit or answer any questions about the Washington, D.C. area.

You may also request Capitol and White House tours by submitting a tour request form.

We hope you will take a few minutes to stop by our office and sign our guest book.  We are located in 326 Russell Senate Office Building on the Capitol grounds.

Visit Washington, D.C. The Pentagon The Pentagon is the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense. It is the highest capacity office building in the world, with about 23,000 military and civilian employees. The Supreme Court The Supreme Court Building was built in 1935 and is home to the Judicial Branch of the United States Government, specifically the nine Supreme Court Justices. Library of Congress The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. U.S. Capitol This United States Capitol Building is the central location for the Legislative Branch of the government, housing both the House of Representatives and the Senate. White House The White House is the home of the President and First Lady, and to the Executive Branch of the United States Government. First occupied in 1800, every sucessive President has called the White House home.

Visit Washington, D.C. Museums & Galleries The Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex and research organization and is composed of 18 museums, the National Zoo and nine research centers. Most of the Smithsonian Institution is located on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sachler Gallery These galleries house a world-renowned collection of art from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, and the Near East. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the Smithsonian's museum of international modern and contemporary art. National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The Museum has two display facilities: The National Mall building in Washington, D.C. and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located near Washington Dulles International Airport. National Gallery of Art Created in 1937 by a joint session of Congress, the National Gallery of Art is a vital part of the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum also contains the outdoor Sculpture Garden, featuring seventeen permanent works of art. National Museum of African Art The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art fosters the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa. Holocaust Museum Established in 1993, the Holocaust Museum is a living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Additionally, the Museum seeks to teach the next generation about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide across the world. National Museum of American History Smithsonian's National Museum of American History explores major themes in American history and culture, beginning with the War of Independence. All of the galleries in the Museum are linked by a common desire to reflect the experience of the American people. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, but will reopen in Summer 2008. National Archives The National Archives holds all the important documents of the United States Government, including the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constituion. National Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History looks at the history of world cultures and life forms, featuring rare gemstones, dinosaur skeletons and fossils, ancient plants and animals and much more. Ford's Theater National Historic Site The historic site where President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865. National Museum of the American Indian The National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to the study of American Indian histories and cultures. Bureau of Engraving and Printing The Bureau of Engraving & Printing designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official certificates and awards. National Cathedral Washington National Cathedral is a church for all faiths that seeks to support the people of Washington D.C. In addition to offering beautiful architecture, the Cathedral has been designated by Congress as the National House of Prayer and has held state funerals for three American Presidents. National Zoological Park The National Zoo is a 163-acre park set amid Rock Creek Park in the heart of Washington, D.C. It is open to the public 364 days a year, and houses 2,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species. J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building The J. Edgar Hoover Building is the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, supervising over 500 smaller offices and nearly 30,500 employees across the world. The Anacostia Museum & Center for African American History & Culture As the Smithsonian Institution's museum of African American history and culture, the Museum explores American history, society, and creative expression from an African American perspective

Visit Washington, D.C. Memorials & Monuments Arlington National Cemetery One of two cemeteries administered by the United States Army, Arlington Cemetery is the final resting place of over 300,000 people. The 400 acres also hold the tomb of the unknown soldier and the Eternal Flame at President Kennedy's grace. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Dedicated in 1997, this memorial remembers the 32rd President of the United States. Korean War Veterans Memorial This memorial was dedicated in 1995 to remember all the people who served the United States during the Korean War. Lincoln Memorial This memorial of the 16th President of the United States remembers the man who helped to preserve the Union during and after the Civil War. National World War II Memorial The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Opened to the public in 2004, it is the newest addition to the Washington, D.C. memorials. Thomas Jefferson Memorial The Thomas Jefferson Memorial honors one of the great founders of the United States of America. Vietnam Veterans Memorial The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served this nation during a time of controversy. It is one of Washington, D.C.'s more recognizable memorials. Washington Monument The Washington Monument memorializes the nation's first President. On a clear day, it can be seen from nearly 40 miles away.