U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Welcome to the U.S. Capitol

Exhibition Hall

Exhibition Hall is home to the only exhibition in the world dedicated to telling the story of the United States Congress and the U.S. Capitol.  Exhibition Hall features original documents and artifacts, videos, touchable models, computer interactives and two small theaters that provide visitors with an in-depth look at how Congress works, the history of the Capitol and Congress, as well as information on Representatives and Senators.

What's in Exhibition Hall: An Interactive Tour

Congress and the Progressive Era part 2

From the 1890s to the 1920s, a period known as the Progressive Era, the United States experienced dramatic social, cultural, and political change. Confronted with domestic and international challenges, Congress reexamined the government’s role in the economy and the environment and the nation’s place in the world.

Special Programs and Encounters

Explore history through hands-on objects and stories

My Capitol

Use this self guide designed for young people ages 11 and older when visiting Exhibition Hall and the Capitol Grounds.

Scavenger Hunt to Exhibition Hall

Learn about the role of Congress while participating in a fun Exhibition Hall Scavenger Hunt. Available at the entrance to Exhibition Hall.