The Supreme Court Building was designed by Cass Gilbert and built from 1931 to 1935.  The Court first sat in the building on Monday, October 7, 1935.  The building is open to visitors Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  It is closed Saturdays, Sundays and on federal holidays.  Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of educational programs available during their visit including Courtroom Lectures, a visitors’ film, and exhibitions that are changed periodically.

Visitors may enter the building from the Plaza doors located on each side of the main steps.  A wheelchair accessible ramp is located along Maryland Avenue on the left side of the building.  Click here for a graphic showing the Visitor Entrance.  Visitors should be aware that the business of the Court may from time to time affect public access to the building or alter programming offered to visitors.  To obtain updated information on visiting the Court, please call 202-479-3211.  The current Courtroom Lecture schedule is available under Touring the Building.