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Lying in State of President George H. W. Bush


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.

Exhibition Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Exhibition Hall is home to E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many One, 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, providing 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.

Exhibition Hall Exhibition Hall The only exhibition in the world dedicated to telling the story of the Congress and the Capitol.
Congress and the Separation of Powers Congress and the Separation of Powers At the nation’s founding, the Constitution’s framers understood that executive, legislative, and judicial responsibilities differed, and they provided for these distinct functions.
Online Quiz Online Quiz Test your knowledge of Congress and the World Wars
Exhibition Archives Exhibition Archives View past exhibitions.
Image Gallery Image Gallery View Exhibition Artifacts by theme.
Timeline of Congress and the Capitol Timeline of Congress and the Capitol View photos that document the history of Congress and the Capitol
Legislative Highlights Legislative Highlights View photos of historically significant laws.
Take the Capitol Challenge Take the Capitol Challenge What do you know about Congress and the Capitol? Take the Capitol Challenge and test your knowledge today!
Learn About The Capitol Story Learn About The Capitol Story The iconic and majestic United States Capitol is the most widely recognized symbol of democratic government in the world.