Whether visiting the Capitol in person or teaching in the classroom, a range of activities, resources and learning opportunities are available for teachers and their students.
The public is invited to pay their respects to President George H. W. Bush from 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 3, to 7 a.m. Wednesday, December 5. Please enter through the Capitol Visitor Center.
On Monday, December 3, Tuesday, December 4, and Wednesday, December 5, the Capitol Visitor Center will be closed for normal operations, and all Capitol tours are cancelled.
If you have a tour reservation and would like to reschedule, please visit our website at www.visitthecapitol.gov or contact the Visitor Services Office at (202)226-8000.
On Thursday, December 6, the Capitol Visitor Center will reopen for normal operations 8:30 a.m.
Whether visiting the Capitol in person or teaching in the classroom, a range of activities, resources and learning opportunities are available for teachers and their students.
Would you like to help the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center shape educational programs and resources?
Create an unforgettable visit for your students! The Capitol Visitor Center is pleased to offer three inquiry-based student programs at the U.S. Capitol for the 2015-16 school year.
Take the time to deepen your understanding of the history of the Congress and the Capitol and hone your teaching skills.
Watch this short student orientation video before you visit the U.S. Capitol.
Use a variety of materials to enhance your students' understanding of the Congress and the Capitol.